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The Advocate, Newark, 0., Mon. July 13, 1987-Page 3 Ohio briefs Diocese investigates priests center, Mulica was transferred to two other parishes before being transferred to a convent in Warrensville Township, where he serves as chaplain for the Coast Guard provision approved WASHINGTON (AP) Ohio lawmakers have successfully attached debt collection and Buy American provisions to a Coast Guard authorization bill in the House. The House last week approved an amendment offered by Rep. John Kasich, R-Ohio, that would require the Coast Guard to use private collection agencies to collect debts that are more than three months' overdue. The measure would also require the Coast Guard to report to credit bureaus the names of those whose debts are at least 31 days' overdue.

The House also approved an amendment offered by Rep. James Traficant, D-Ohio, that would require at least 50 percent American parts and labor be used in the construction of Coast Guard vessels. "My amendment is a logical extension of the 'build in America provisions already in the bill," said Traficant. "Most importantly, it will save American jobs and ensure that U.S. procurement policies do not add to the problems many ailing "There is a significant misstatement of fact in that article, and we will consult with the proper persons and make a more particular response in the future." 77ie Plain Dealer reported that Pilla declined to be interviewed for its story, which told of payments by the church of $50,000 to one family in return for their silence after their 14-year-old son was sexually assaulted in 1981 by the Rev.

F. James Mulica when he was pastor of the Chapel of the Divine Word in Kirtland. After going to an alcohol treatment "Each allegation of misconduct which is brought to my attention is investigated and dealt with in consultation with professionals." Pilla's letter, dated Tuesday, was read during all Masses in the eight-county diocese Sunday, just hours after a story by The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer described incidents of sexual misconduct involving three priests. "I am saddened and disappointed that it was dealt with in such a sensational manner as it was," Pilla told WJW-TV in a brief interview. CLEVELAND (AP) The head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland acknowledges in a letter to parishioners that the diocese has had to investigate priests with sexual problems.

Bishop Anthony M. Pilla said in the letter read to diocesan Catholics over the weekend: 'That there are such problems cannof be denied." But Pilla assured parishioners "that when such situations are brought to my attention, the well-being of the parishioners, particularly of the youth, is always a priority. nuns ana tor a nome ior me eiaeny. "We're trying to keep a low profile," he told the newspaper. "I'd prefer not to make any public statements." The story also detailed the diocese's offer of a condominium, a van and a job to the mother of a youth who was molested by the Rev.

Joseph Romansky while he was pastor of Holy FamilyChurch. Violations will spell stiff penalty COLUMBUS (AP) When the speed limit goes up on 900 miles of Ohio Interstate highways on Wednesday, so will the points assessed for some speeding violations. The law that raised the speed limit from 53 to 63 mph also means Ohioans may lose their driver's licenses more quickly. Since 1957, the state has assessed points for a variety of traffic violations, including speeding and reckless driving. Points stay on a motorist's record for two years.

Drivers who accumulate 12 points in two years lose their licenses for six months. Ohio currently imposes two penalty points on motorists convicted of driving at least 70 mph everywhere except on American industries are experiencing. Bill introduces same-day primary, WASHINGTON (AP) Legislation that would require all states to hold their presidential primary elections on the same day has been introduced by Rep. Douglas Applegate, D-Ohio. "As the system is now, we proceed through a process of elimination where the strong get stronger and the weak get weaker only because of their showing in the previous week's primary," said Applegate.

Under Applegate's bill, all states and U.S. territories would be required to conduct a presidential primary on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May of each presidential election year beginning in 1988. Plumbing tests delayed two weeks COLUMBUS (AP) The city's regulations administrator has placed a moratorium on new plumbing licenses because of the arrest last month of the city's senior plumbing inspector. Plumbing license tests scheduled for Wednesday will be delayed for at least two weeks while new exams are drafted, said Administrator Charles Wenner. The city fired James H.

McDonald as its senior plumbing inspector after he was charged on June 18 with bribery and theft in office for allegedly soliciting and taking a $6,000 bribe frdm a man seeking a master plumbing license. McDonald, whose salary was $24,170 a year, was in charge of drafting plumbing-license tests and handing them out to applicants on exam day and overseeing test-takers. The exams were graded by the six-member Columbus Plumbing Edaminer's Board. "We want to be sure the next tests are fair, equitable and impartial," Wenner said. "I don't know who has copies of the old test.

DEAF JUROR. Charles Williams looks to his sign interpreter, Lori Morgan, during a courtroom interview. Williams, a supervisor in the Cuyahoga County engineer's office, is believed to have been first deaf juror selected to serve on a Cuyahoga County jury. AP interstate highways within city limits. The policy will continue when the speed limit increases.

Changes will be made, however, in assessing points on rural inters tates. Frank Ryan, a spokesman for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, said two points will be assessed to drivers exceeding 75 mph, but ho points will be charged to people convicted of driving between 66 and 75 mph. On a second offense within a year, he said, motorists will be assessed two points for driving faster than 70 mph and one additional point for each 5 mph over 70, he said. Two points will be assessed on a third offense for speeds greater than 70 mph and another two points would be added Deaf juror paves way for others Seven injured during canoe outing By The Associated Press Lightning during the weekend cut power to thousands of Dayton-area residents and injured seven people during a canoe outing. None of the seven was seriously injured.

Thunderstorms that rolled through western Ohio prompted the National Weather Service to warn of possible flooding of urban and small streams in Mercer and Darke counties this morning. Dayton Power Light Co. crews worked to restore electricity for about 3,000 customers after lightning caused an outage at a substation about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Service was expected to be fully restored during the night.

The canoeists caught in heavy thunderstorms that moved across the Dayton area on Saturday were struck by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree during an outing on the Little Miami River at Narrows Reserve in Bellbrook. Greene County Park District Ranger Carl Reinemann said the group had been one of several renting canoes in Bellbrook, riding a bus to the river and then CLEVELAND (AP) A deaf man sees his performance as a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court juror as an opportunity for others like him to be expenses. Although Williams served in the criminal cases, he was rejected from a panel for a civil case. "I thought I broke down the barriers," said Williams. "But I was wrong.

Each judge controls his own courtroom. "My friends were happy after the first trial that I took the lead for them, that I opened the door. But I have to tell them it's not open I only have my foot in the door." Until recently, the deaf were customarily excused from jury duty. But more are serving now, according to Mark Charmatz of the National Association of the Deaf. voter, and I have a right to do that." By the time his two-week stint as juror duty ended last week, Williams, with the help of a sign interpreter called a transliterator, had served in two criminal trials.

He was the foreman in one of them. "Maybe now it will be easier for the next deaf person," Williams said. "Maybe they will be treated as a juror and not as a deaf person on a jury." Presiding Judge Leo M. Spellacy said this was the first time the question of a deaf juror had come to his attention. He said that because the court is not equipped to accommodate a deaf juror, Williams' service on the jury could cost the court $2,000 in transliterator for each 5 mph over 70.

Under such a system, a driver caught traveling 75 mph on a rural interstate three times within one year would have nine penalty points. Ryan said the bureau will probably have to revise some of its forms used for traffic matters and issue warning letters to people nearing their 12-point limit. considered as competent citizens and chosen for the same public duty. Charles Williams, a 56-year-old supervisor in the county engineer's office who has been deaf since age 12, is believed to have been the first deaf person to be selected a juror in the' history of the county. Williams, of Cleveland Heights, said that when he, received his notice to report for jury duty, he was determined to see it through.

"I feel strongly that I shouldn't be put aside or rejected," he said. "I really wanted to be on a jury. I'm a registered issued for more More points are serious violations. Close To Home canoeing downstream. Minor earthquake felt in Ashtabula ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) A minor earthquake shook a mostly rural area of extreme northeastern Ohio early this morning, and officials said there were no reports of damage or injuries.

The tremor, measured at 3.6 on the Richter scale at the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, was centered 14.2 miles south of Lake Erie on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Ashtabula County sheriff's officer Barbara Gammon said the office had received a few reports of homes being shaken in the area where the quake was centered "It looks like it was felt only locally," she said. "We didn't feel it here," at the sheriff's office at Jefferson, about 10 miles to the west. Bob VanHorn of the state Division of Geological Survey said an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale is not very intense.

"A lot of people probably wouldn't realize it was an earthquake," VanHorn said. "It would have a vibration on the scale of that caused by a passing truck." Beer-guzzling chimp sent home LEBANON, Ohio (AP) Residents are celebrating the return of a cigarette-smoking, beer-guzzling chimpanzee who was taken from his southwest Ohio cage three months ago amid charges he was being mistreated. Sam is back in his cage near the Train Stop Inn in nearby Foster. He was returned Saturday to owner Ken Harris, who welcomed the chimp back in what was described as an emotional homecoming. "Those two are really close," said Harris' attorney, James Sheets.

They both were real tickled. You could see it on their faces. It was real touching." More than 100 people stopped by the bar to celebrate Sam's return with a barbecue. Patrons wore shirts decorated with a drawing of a chimp and the words "I'm Supporting Sam." There was a cake decorated with chocolate-chimp icing and a plastic train. The chimp's return pleases residents and bar patrons, who didn't understand why the Humane Society of the United States tried to get the animal taken away from Harris permanently.

Leonard has mind on job DAYTON (AP) Former Dayton Mayor Paul Leonard says he's not weighing his political future, instead concentrating on molding his current job as Ohio's lieutenant governor. Leonard became lieutenant governor six months ago under Gov. Richard Celeste. Although he has been filling in for the governor more often in recent times, Leonard told The Dayton Daily News and Journal Herald that he's not currently thinking of higher office. "I've honestly been so busy with trying to do what I want done with the office of lieutenant governor that I haven't had the time nor the inclination to think that far ahead," he said.

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