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The Detroit News Around the Region MetroNews Page 3D Friday, August i 1995 Ktarron gate tough, on gnUUca Candidates face jail and fines for leaving unwanted literature or knickknacks on residential property. That's the penalty Police Corn- missioner Paul Pash says he'll en should be kept away from people who choose not to read them. "If a resident has a complaint, we'll take a report and have the city attorney take a look at it," Pash said. "We'll send a warning letter to the address on the flier indicating the action is a violation of city ordinance. If the action is repeated, it's 90 days in jail and a fine." Pash said candidates whose can vassers put fliers and other literature in mailboxes also might have to deal with federal authorities.

"If somebody uses your mailbox for something other than mail, that's a federal violation," he said. Besides getting the police involved, "residents can file a complaint with the postal contact Warren police about a campaign-literature violation, call (810) 574-4700. eight incumbents, competing for nine city council seats. The catch: Property owners must put "No handbills" or "No solicitors" signs on their front doors to let candidates know their information isn't welcomed. Pash doesn't think he's threatening to do anything rash.

Campaign handouts simply "violate the existing city ordinance," he said, and By Hawke Fracassa The Detmil News Warren political candidates who leave unwanted campaign literature oh residents' porches could go to jail for three months and pay a $500 fine for each transgression if they ignore a warning. force to deter overzealous candidates delivering unasked-for fliers, buttons, brochures, bottle caps, pencils and rulers to homes in anticipation of the Sept. 12 city primary. There are 41 candidates, including -2 Henidreds line op to aid J.P. Tbi J.P.

McCarthy Detroit Burglary try ends with fatal gunshot A man was fatally shot Thursday when he tried to break into a police officer's east side home on Glenfield, investigators said. A neighbor heard glass break around 3 a.m. and saw someone at the back door while the officer was at work. The neighbor armed himself, ran outside and told the man to stop. The man turned on the resident, who fired twice and hit the man's chest with one bullet.

The neighbor, 35, was not charged. Monroe College-level classes to help train workers Five colleges and universities are joining with Monroe County agencies to provide classes sought by area businesses. The schools will form the Monroe Area University Center, in partnership with the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, the Intermediate School District and St. Mary Center. Wanda Fish of the consortium said the group will hold classes at St.

Mary Center and some businesses, giving credits that can be transferred to a four-year institution. "We felt we would do better at attracting and keeping businesses if we have a well-educated workforce," she said. For information, call (313) 241-0092. St. lair Shores Roadwork maf athon leads to early finish Reconstruction work near the interchange of 1-6 and 1-94 was finished this week, 11 days ahead of schedule, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced.

Dan's Excavating of Shelby Township repaved the roadway and poured new concrete median walls, and the state erected new signs on both sides of 1-6, east of Gratiot Road. Crews worked around the clock to finish the project in 68 days. Detroit 1 -i lik. I. II I Charles V.

TinesThe Detroit News Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, one of the eulogists Thursday for Charlie Harrison talks to Pontiac Deputy Mayor Mattie McK-inney Hatchett. Some 2,200 people were at the four-hour service. Pontiac mayor remembered as 'great soul' who cared -V 4 1. in, 1 Charles V. TinesThe Detroit News Kimberly Butler, left, draws blood from potential donor Kathy Schwartz of Birmingham.

Potential bone marrow donors want to help learn of your husband's death and we extend our deepest sympathy. We hope the love and support of your family and friends will sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, much love. Bill Clinton." Mourners began to line up at the church two hours before the start of the 1 1 a.m.

service. Those who couldn't fit into the church watched the memorial from the church gym, via closed-circuit television. Pontiac Deputy Mayor Mattie McKinney Hatchett challenged the crowd to continue the fight Harrison waged. "Charlie James Harrison Jr. was a dedicated, determined and diligent path-maker." she said.

"Armed with the machete of truth, he hacked his way through the jungles of discrimination, hatred, injustice, bigotry and political entanglement to clear a path to equal opportunity, affirmative action, integration and love." Harrison's six children shared their thoughts in a program distributed to the churchgoers: Y6u have enriched our hearts and minds with all that you gave us. Your strength provided security. Your wisdom increased our knowledge. Your love gave us inner peace time has now come to rest. Your labor has produced much good fruit.

You planted, and God gave the increase. "We love you, Daddy. Your children." Harrison.vho will be replaced in a special mayoral election Nov. 7, was interred at Pontiac's Oak Hill Cemetery. By Charlie Cain Detroit News Lansing Bureau Chief An estimated 2,200 people squeezed into Pontiac's Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Thursday to celebrate the life of Charlie James Harrison who served the city for nearly a quarter century and share in the sorrow of his death.

Harrison. 63, was less than halfway through his four-year term as Pontiac mayor when he died nine days ago of lung cancer. But his political reputation was cemented the 19 years he served in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he was known as a gentle man who could muster a loud voice when it came to battling racial and social injustice. Detroit Mayo: Dennis Archer was among the three dozen who spoke fondly of Harrison at the neral. calling him as a "great soul." He said Harrison's death brought to mind a line Archer heard used after the passing of a noted jurist: a tall tree falls, it makes a thunderous sound to tell the forest a giant is Charlie Harrison cared deeply about his city.

He a vision for its greatness. He will be missed." Among the letters of condolence read during the emotional, four-hour service were messages from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, U.S. Sen. Spencer Abraham and President Clinton, who had earlier telephoned Harrison's wife of 40 years to share his thoughts.

Clinton's note to Marquita Harri- son: "Hillary and I were saddened to "Ifyou have the opportunity to help someone, you have a duty to yourself to do it," Michael Nelson treated to free ice cream and bottles of Snapple. Donor testing continues today at St. Joseph. A similar donor search will be conducted at Royal Oak's William Beaumont Hospital from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday. McCarthy was diagnosed with the syndrome last month. He was off the air for two weeks before an Aug. 2 press release announcing his condition. The syndrome is a "pre-leukemia" condition that "is considered malignant but not cancer," said Dr.

Chatschada Karanes, director of the Bone-Marrow Transplant Center and Leukemia Service at the Detroit Medical Center. "The early signs are anemia and low platelet and white cell counts," Dr. Karanes said. "Over time, say six to 18 months, the myelodysplastic syndrome can progress to acute myelocytic leukemia.The only cure is a bone-marrow transplant." By Douglas Ilka The Dctit'il News More than 800 people were tested Ihursday at Pontiac's St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to find a bone bone marrow donor for radio personality J.P.

McCarthy. McCarthy, 62, suffers from myelodysplastic syndrome, a preleukemia condition, and needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. The syndrome is considered malignant but not cancer. A national and worldwide search is being conducted to find suitable donors because McCarthy has no siblings. In St.

Joseph's crowded lobby, Michael Nelson, a 31-year-old Detroit attorney, quietly filled out a questionnaire before having a sample of blood taken for testing. "If you have the opportunity help someone, you have a duty to yourself to do it," Nelson said. Outside the hospital, donors were Fire fleet upgraded with two new engines The city fire department put two new engines and 12 new cars into service this week. Detroit's new engines, which cost $192,000 each and are painted "Hawaiian red" as part of the return to a traditional color, are assigned to Engine Company 5 on West Alexandrine and Engine Company 9 on East Lafayette. The cars will be used by battalion chiefs and Emergency Medical Service supervisors.

Wyandotte Fireworks and music will enliven festival The eight annual Waterfest begins this evening next to Bishop Park, at Oak and Biddle. Activities through Sunday include a midway, outdoor boat show, music, dancing, Coast Guard helicopter rescue demonstration, chili cookoff and children's events. At 8:30 tonight'judges will select Mr. and Ms. Waterfest from among swimsuit-wearing contestants who live or work in Wyandotte and are at least 19 years old.

A boat parade hosted by the Wyandotte Yacht Club starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, followed by fireworks an hour later. For details, call (313) 246-4505. Corrections and clarifications There are times when The Detroit News publishes information that is inaccurate or misleading. We need your help to set the record straight.

Please let us know when you think we may have published incorrect or misleading information. Our reader representative is Jim Higgins. His phone number is (800) 678-4115. He can be reached by fax at (313) 222-2335. National, state GOP aim to bounce Bonior, but ball's in his high-profile court re's at risk.

But early odds favor the re-election of US. ir xa; JLnuiiX "'f David Bonior, D-Mt. Clemens, spite the Michigan GOP's hyped have lived the American Dream" in the success of Crate Fly, an international transport company with offices in Taylor, as well as Chicago, Texas, London and Brussels. He founded it at age 23. It now has annual sales of more than $10 million.

Maccagnone's theme is "A businessman who will work for us" on crime, education, budget and other issues. He says Bonior's attacks on Gingrich "have galvanized the conservative movement" against Bonior. But State Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer. Sen. Carl Levin and other party leaders say among the things Bonior will have going for him in 1996 is a backlash against what they see as conservative extremes of the Gingrich-led House.

"Bounce Bo--nior" campaign and the determi-nation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich to get rid of his bearded nemesis. Bonior, Michigan's high- est profile on Capitol Hill, will wasteful, worn-out, washed-up windbag whip." Says Maccagnone: "I'm the bouncer." Also mentioned are state Rep. Terry London of Marysville and state Sen. Doug Carl of Macomb Township, who lost to Bonior by a 53-44 percent margin in 1992 and 54-45 in 1988. Anything can happen in Macomb politics.

The county does not march to state power drums in either party. But Maccagnone appears to be an early favorite among state GOP leaders. They say it will take at least $1 million to beat Bonior, who spent mr.re than that in 1990, 1992 and 1994. Maccagnone, who says past campaigns against Bonior were underfinanced, expects to chip in $100,000 to $200,000 of his own money toward a $l-million campaign budget. He says "I was born poor and I a district abound with Italian-Americans and Polish-Americans.

Polish mother. Italian father. Now 36, he was born and raised in Macomb County, most of which is in Bonior's 10th Congressional District. Maccagnone and his wife, Vicki, have three children: Garrett, Anthony, 6 and Sophia 1. They live in Shelby Township.

Family considerations prompted him to drop out of a bid for the 1994 US. Senate nomination. At the time, he struck me as a fish out of water, as do so many businessmen who try to be an instant success in politics after success in business. But party leaders like his spunk and hard work. He shows up at Republican State Committee meetings, where State Chairwoman Susy Heintz passes out orange "Bounce Bonior" balls and calls the targeted.

Bonior a "whiny, wacky, wimpy, trict "could be the scene of one of America's hardest-fought House races in 19." Carrying that fight likely will be Gary Maccagnone, a wealthy businessman who is touted by GOP leaders and is expected to meet late this month in Washington with Gingrich. Maccagnone already has a Washington mentor in Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Holland. "I'm told it's the No. 1 race in the country (for Republicans)," Maccagnone said Thursday in a phone interview from the headquarters he opened two months ago in Utica.

On paper, Maccagnone is something out of central casting: a former janitor and farm laborer who created a successful business; author of short stories, poems and children's books; coaches boys soccer and baseball; big on family and charity. Plus, he has the right heritage for George Weeks be hard to dis- lodge despite being a liberal in a fair- ly conservative district that votes for Republican presidents. But the just-published 19 Al-mantic of American Politics, calling Bonior a man of "deep convictions and determination," predicts the dis- Compiled from Detroit News staff and wire reports 5 i. I HI V.rfi"., George Weeks is The News' political columnist. ifi 111 1I1 lift mil 1.