Character Creation/ Applications

[GM Marvel]

I have a question about multi-classed clerics and weapons.  In the players handbook PC elves weren't allow to be clerics.  But in the description for half-elves it says: "Half-elven characters who choose the cleric as one of their multi-classes aren't limited by that class' proscriptions upon weapons usable"  Then in the Half-Orc description it says: "When playing a multi-classed character, the half-orc must abide by the restrictions of the least favorable class with regard only to armor." 

So my question is, are Elves limited to the cleric's weapons when multi-classing.  I've looked online for 1st edition and people seem to believe they aren't limited.  Also still curious about your ruling on specialization and multi-class.