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Show Monday, November 7, Financial expert predicts future will be critical to U.S. economy By MARGARET H. EVANS Herald Staff Writer The next few years will be crucial in terms of the U.S. economic situation, and people should consider that when they vote, according to a leading financial expert. "We need to elect people who believe in the free market," said Howard Ruff, who managed to Bush campaign. out-ine- "I think Bush spoke Friday at Brigham Young University. "And that's more likely to be found in the Republican Party." Nevertheless, it isn't really the president who has the power over the country's financial situation it's the Congress, Ruff said. "The president we elect will have no impact on the next two years and relatively little impact over the following years. He doesn't determine the budget or taxes." But, the man who is elected to that office will have an impact on foreign affairs and can also use his power to influence the American Howard Ruff current presidential The race has been full of a lot of one of which is not things a focus on the issues, Ruff said. "This has been the meanest, most uninformative campaign on both sides we've ever seen. But Dukakis has the pt the less is worse of" the two. Dukakis scare the wits out of me." It is likely Bush will be the next president, but that isn't so much because people like him, it's because they don't like Dukakis, Ruff said. "I don't know what will happen in the Bush administration, but frankly, I'm not terribly optimistic. His career has been that of a loyal follower. I don't know what he'll do if he has to lead." If Dukakis were elected, Ruff said Congress would feel they were given a green light to raise taxes. "You'll see higher taxes with Bush, but he will drag his feet and it will take long- er." Looking into the future, the economic situation is bleak. Ruff said there is a 90 percent chance the country will face a recession. In addition, there is a 50 percent chance there will be a depresssion. Herald Staff Writer : spectacular night fire destroyed a garage and two automobiles at a home on Provo's exclusive upper north side - A Sunday. ; Minutes before midnight, neighbors to the north of the David Groesbeck home, 4078 Quail Ridge, noticed flames skyrocketing out of the garage. According to Assistant Provo Fire Chief Rod Jones, flames were visible from the Canyon Road fire station. After responding to the scene, Jones said firefighters had the blaze under control within 20 minutes. "However, by then most of the damage had been done," Jones said. "The fire started in the garage area and was contained mostly inside the garage, although there is some smoke and water damage inside the home," he said. "The living quarters are not that bad, but they'll have to replace the garage and roof structure." Also destroyed were a custom van and a BMW. Jones said a "conservative" damage estimate is $100,009 to the home and $60,000 to the vehicles. None of the occupants were injured. However, firefighter LaVar Allen sustained minor injuries and was taken to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, where he was treated and released, a hospital spokesman said. Jones said a preliminary investigation indicates the fire ignited from ashes from a fireplace fire. The family started a fire two-day-o- ld THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Page Provo man dies in crash By TOM WALTON Herald Staff Writer LEHI Provo A man died and and California woman was injured r accident following a near here, the Utah Highway Patrol said. one-ca- The accident occurred approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday when Marc T. Aaron, 22, Provo, apparently fell asleep at the wheel while traveling southbound on Interstate 15 between the two Lehi freeway exits, the UHP said. His vehicle left the road and rolled several times. Aaron, who the UHP said was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to American Fork Hospital where he later died from from the injuries he sustained during the accident. Aaron was a graduate of Timpview High School and was employed at Magleby's Restaurant. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah Supreme Court is considering whether to reopen portions of the initial appeal by convicted killer Ronald Lafferty because the court did not have a complete trial transcript. The high court heard arguments on the issue today and said it would rule later on whether to grant the defense passenger, Erin E. John-- ; 20, La Hambra, Calif.j apparently was saved by wear ing her seatbelt, the UHP said Johnson was also taken to! American Fork Hospital where; she was treated and released,; a nospitai spoxesman saia A Monday. Vote For Cook Is A Vote For Wilson A request for a new hearing. The court rejected Lafferty's appeal last January. Lafferty's attorney, Michael Esplin, said the 550 pages of transcripts the appeals court "...all Merrill can accomplish... is insuring the election of Ted Wilson." did not see concerned Lafferty's competence to stand trial, his waiver of an insanity defense and his ability to effectively assist his attorney during the 1985 trial. I Bracken Lee ; Oct.88 Paid for by tht Givt Bangtrter A i , Chance Comm. r r Friday, and the ashes were removed from the fireplace ', son, Court to reconsider Lafferty appeal Fire damages home, cars By TOM WALTON 1988 and placed in a container inside a garbage can Saturday morning. "It probably was smoldering all weekend," Jones said. "But an actual fire inside the garage had probably been burning for a matter of hours before the neighbors discovered it." Jones said such fires are not uncommon at the start of the fireplace season. "It seems like we get one of these almost every year. It happens just about the time wood stove seasons starts again." He urged residents to use extreme care when disposing of fireplace ashes. "Ashes are great insulators. Even though they seem cold or even feel cold, a fire can be smoldering For your wagon . .or your sedan . . your convertible. .your cute little compact. Whatever car means the most to you, if you love it. . protect it. Your Prudential representative goes above and to tell you beyond with a fast, free exactly what your auto policy covers. And help . . . . may even receive special discounts. So call your Prudential representative now. A can " put your auto insurance on the right trail. 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