Finalist: Los Angeles Times , by Howard Rosenberg
The Jury
The Jury
Norman E. Isaacs(Chair)
Chairman, National News Council
Charles A. Ferguson
Editor, The Times-Picayune and States-Item, New Orleans, La.
Frederick W. Hartmann
Managing Editor, Florida Times-Union
William Hilliard
Assistant Managing Editor, The Oregonian
Barbara Somerville
Psychological and Human Relations Writer, Palm Beach Post
Winners in Commentary
William Safire
For commentary on the Bert Lance affair.
George F. Will
For distinguished commentary on a variety of topics.
1981 Prize Winners
Dave Anderson
For his commentary on sports.
Jonathan Yardley
For his book reviews.