The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Sam Pryor's Industry As COP Leader Greatest Asset
Special to The Dem0crat)

New York, N. Y., Aug. 23.-One of the busiest and most sought after men in the political circles of this nation is youthful, energetic and dynamic Samuel F. Pryor, Jr., of Greenwich, Conn, national Repub- lican committeeman from Connecti- cut and eastern campaign manager for Republican presidential candi- date, Wendell l.. Willkie. Perhaps there is no single individual in the political life of either major poli- tical party who puts so much un- selfish, untiring effort into his du- ties as head of the eastern division of the Republican National organiza- tion as Sam Pryor.
 One of the greatest assets which MT. Pryor possesses is his frank, honest, and sincere atttiude-an att titude, incidentally, which has won for him and his party thousands of new supporters. Never during his business career has Sam" Pryor lost contact with the rank and file of our American citizenry, a con- tact which Pryor cherishes more than anything else. Nowhere in this nation could Wendell Willkie have found more efficient, trustworthy Or loyal supporter than ill Pryor.
 This is somewhat the same sched- ule that Pryor fololws each day he reports at the Natoinal Republican headquarters. He arrives in his of- flee around 9:30 each morning. There, even at this early hour, are scores of people to gain admittance to MT. Pryor's private office. It is amusing to mingle with that crowd which is ever changing, ever increasing. On one hand persons can be heard to say that Willkie is sure winner. Others, who are no so enthusiastic, want first to hear what Sam Pryor has to say on that subject, for, knowing and trust ing Pryor, they realize that he can answer such problems for them in an honest, straightforward manner.
 When Pryor arrives at the outer offece he greets the large crowd waiting there with an enthusiastic wave of his hand, boyish smile, and a cheerful, Hello, gang. This Salutation is addressed to the visi- tors and to Pryor's co-workers. Pryor always makes it a point to walk among the visitors and shake their hands or slap them on the back.
 As he mingles with the visitors there are always some he has met before and the fact that Pryor can remember names and faces stands him in good stead. For, as he recognizes people, his cheerful voice can be heard to say, Hello, Joe, how Is the MiSsuS?" or Hello, Frank, how is the family?" or Hello, Tom, has your oldest son graduated from school yet?"
 AS he leaves this large audience he states, T hope I can see all of you today, because want to meet you" He then enters his own of- flee and the visitors can be heard to exchange commnets such as Say, he is a regular fellow, isn't he? No wonder he has been SO successful" This opinion incident ally, is shared by the top-notch po- litical writers of the large daily newspapers of New York.
 Once inside his office Pryor is besieged by requests for appoint ments. First there comes into his office a number of the highest rank ing members of the Republican Na- tional Party. Following this con- ference a steady stream of visitors pours in. Frequently these routine visits are interrupted by the arrival of party chieftain. People in all walks of life, rich and poor, colored and white stream into Pryor's office every day. This number runs into nunoreos. But one significant fact can be recognized by everyone and that is in the headquarters of the National Republican party there is real democracy. for here the low and mighty are treated alike. The rich and the poor are welcomed with genuine enthusiasm.
 At noontime Pryor and a number or his close associates go out for lunch. usually to the Cloud club. n spot frequented by Americas out standing aviators and industrial ty- coons.
 The lunch is cut short because there Is pressing business e be at- tended to back in the office. So after 90 minutes at the luncheon table Pryor and his associates re- turn to the office where the morn- ing routine k continued. Some Of thcsc people clamoring iV gain an audience with Mi. Pryor have tray.