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Show THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 1988 PAGE 9 Candidates square off in last televised debate before election (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) entire life and has had extensive experience I Bangerter criticized Wilson's record as mayor. "Salt Lake City did not have a comprehensive plan or a grasp of its economic future when Wilson quit as mayor and remember, he did quit." Cook's closing statement reiterated his opening remarks. "I have enjoyed Bangerter and Wilson throwing mud at each other; and it is kind of funny, because, although they do have personal differences, on fundamental policy that affects this state, very honestly, there is not a dime's worth of difference." dont want a lot of hype. I just want 661 candidate awareness something I can count on.9) 3) pursuing a national a state agenda would make a practical difference, said Moss. Dixie Leavitt, the unopposed state senatorial candidate for District 29, who also visited Tuesday, said his job is "to represent the four counties in the 29th district, making sure they're happy and have good representation. Wednesday, Gunn McKay, a Democrat who opposes U.S. senator Jim Hansen, said he concentrates his campaign on the four E's: Economics, Education, Elderly and Ethics. "If you enhance education, then economy will follow," said McKay. Also on Wednesday, Orrin Hatch's campaign manager, Bud Scruggs, visited SUSC. Friday, Tom Allen, who is running for state auditor, was represented by Joe Gubler, a local certified public accountant. Ed Alter, the incumbent state treasurer, also visited Friday. "The office of treasurer is a detailed, narrow and specific job that requires the skills of a real professional," said Alter, a certified public accountant. "This state is not doing well, and it has to come back quickly," said Wilson. "The governor has had to make some tough decisions, but think some of them are simply bad decisions." label, and let's be square on the facts," said Wilson. Addressing the issue of student tuition, Wilson said the most crucial step in keeping education's costs down is to "beat the tax initiatives. "If you think education can be funded around a collapsing private economy, you're just wrong," said Cook, adding that the tax rollback would boost private enterprise by cutting taxes. Bangerter said tuition will increase with the costs of education and called for increased individual responsibility in meeting schooling costs. "You're Week offers Hatch going to have to pay your share," he said. In their closing statements, both Bangerter and Wilson attacked one another's public service records. state government." Sitting elbow to elbow with Cook did not prevent Wilson from telling his opponent pointedly, "Merrill, you make things up." Wilson was referring to Cook's facts on the balance between environmental preservation and economic development. "Let's not Democratic candidate and former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson told Cook "you cannot fix highways with the kind of Death Valley tax plan you are proposing." Cook counterattacked by touting himself as the only candidate willing to "stand up to bureaucracy, to fix things that need fixing." Wilson and Bangerter strongly disagreed on the health of Utah's economy. Refuting Bangerter's statement that Utah is economically strong, Wilson said "I must have been living in a different state the last four years." Wilson said he is the only candidate with "a successful record of public service," while Bangerter said he "is the only candidate who has cut government in the last 10 years, run a business his (CONTINUED FROM PAGE in is agenda, while iW ''vY- - Some long distance companies promise you the moon, but what you really want is dependable, sendee. Thats just what youll get when you choose AT&T Long A" high-qualit- Distance Sendee, at a cost thats a lot less than you think. You can expect low r long distance rates, operator assistance, clear ' L" $.N ' 'f connections and immediate credit for wrong numbers. And the assurance that virtually all of your calls will go through the first time. Thats the genius of the - A W X'X Worldwide Intelligent Network. When its time to choose, forget the gimmicks and make the intelligent choice AT&T. If youd like to know more about our products or services, like International Calling and the AT&T Card, call us at 1 800 AT&T Av I o a v A V WANT TO DE INVOLVED? THE SUSC PUBLICATIONS IS SEEKING THREE COUNCIL APPLICATIONS y FOR 222-030- POSITIONS AND THE CHAIR ON THE BODY WHICH THE THUNDERBIRD SUSCS LITERARY COUNCIL MEETS MAGAZINE. THE ONCE A QUARTER FOR UPDATES, PUBLICATIONS, OVERSEES AND TAILWIND, SELECTS AND HEARS ACTS ON COMPLAINTS, THE SHELLY BIRCH FORMS, IN Riley-Universit- of North Carolina-Clas- of 1989 s AND IF NECESSARY. FOR APPLICATION Greg SEE AD 312. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FORMS: 5 PM 110188. . AAA rA'Tt. ; 1 v ,'Y, ' AT&T The right choice. |
