The Wilmington morning star., 1943-06-01
The New City Council

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ton of mayor, mayor pro tenn ana
treasurer, the city council yesterday embark
ed upon its second term. May it prove
term of rare and unexampled benefit
In Mayor Bruce B. Cameron the council
will have presiding officer OF proved execu-
tive ability, a hard worker possessing rare
initiative and clear vision. 1t has long been
the wish of forward looking citizens to have
in the City Hall a presiding executive
whose business training could be relied on
to be used to best advantage in city affairs.
Such a business leader is now IN this Key
position. But it is not only because OF his
business experience that Mr. Cameron can
do much good. His close association with
state and national leaders, his contacts In
outside governmental and business circles.
will be distinctly advantageous.
Mayor Pro Tenn Ronald Lane brings to the
new council experience IN city affairs ac-
quired during his previous service. He is al
most charter member OF the council, Tor
Lieut. David Harr1ss, whom he succeeded by
appointment had hardly taken office when
he was summoned to active naval duty at
Charleston. He is therefore not only init
mately in touch with all of the city's under
takings and projects, but familiar as well
with the councils procedure. Robert S. Le-
Gwin, the new treasurer, brings to his post
not only the experience Of his two years as
council member but long service with the
Atlantic Coast Line Railway.
Garland Currin, first on the council as sue
oaeeor T.. AH,x,or uororova Rel1aynV and e1ecf.
ed in the recent city ballot and Robert r.
Romeo, entering the council for the first
time, Gas does Mayor Cameron), are both
men Of wide business training and sound
judgment. Their presence on the council and
their deep knowledge of Wilnington's needs
and possibilities will be of great value to
the city and the people in decisions that
must be made for keeping the city not only
abreast but little ahead of the times.
No reference to the cty's governing body
at this time would be adequate which did not
give recognition to the service Of the two
retiring members 1t is a matter Of deep
regret that the retiring mayor, Edgar L.
Vow, did not see his way clear to stand
for reelection. First as mayor pro tenn under
3ellamy's resignation to enter the Army as
major, Mr.. Vow was forever active in the
.ity's interest, neglecting his law practice
It heavy sacrifice, and is to be credited with
initiating and engineering many of the city's
most helpful enterprises. 1t will be crafty
ng, not only to the people of Wilmington but
10 the council and city departmental execu-
ives as well, to know that he has pledged
lis continued services in an advisory capac-
ty wherever and whenever they are de-
sired ]. N. Brand, the retiring treasurer,
enjoyed the friendship Of his associates and
carries their best wishes with him into his
aew business activities.
The new council faces difficult task. Will
nington has grown so rapidly during the war
period that it lacks many advantages-a sit
lation in which it has the company of every
defense center in the country. That the coun-
ell will measure up to its opportunity is the
earnest prayer Of every Wilmingtonian. But
must remember t at the
measure of the councils success will rest
not with the council alone but also upon the
cooperation it is given by the public.