Michel Confirmed as Prosecutor Here

Camden Courier-Post - July 1, 1941

Senate Finally Approves Choice Announced by Edison 2 Months Ago

Trenton, June 30. — Firmin Michel, former Camden city solicitor, was confirmed tonight by the Senate as county prosecutor, succeeding Samuel P. Orlando. He was nominated two months ago by Governor Edison.

District Judge Bartholomew A. Sheehan, of Camden, was confirmed as a member of the State Labor Mediation Board.

Michel, widely known member of the South Jersey Bar, had the support of Mayor George E. Brunner, of Camden, and was favored by State Senator Alfred E. Driscoll, Republican majority leader and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Orlando has been serving as prosecutor by virtue of holding a position as special assistant attorney general. Opposition to Orlando's reappointment developed following suit he instituted for pay deducted under an economy program extending back several years.

Salary of prosecutor is $7500.

Driscoll, as the Senate representative of Camden county, blocked reappointment of Orlando in January and the position went over to the administration of Governor Edison when appointive powers of former Governor A. Harry Moore expired.

Michel's name then was proposed by Slate Democratic Committeeman Vincent L.Gallaher and was endorsed by Driscoll. Michel lives at 313 South Sixth street and has law offices at 309 Market street.