Finalist: The Dallas Morning News , by Staff
For a series about five "hidden wars" being waged around the world, primarily in Third World countries.
Winners
Prize Winner in Explanatory Journalism in 1990:
David A. Vise and Steve Coll
For stories scrutinizing the Securities and Exchange Commission and the way it has been affected by the policies of its former chairman, John Shad.
Explanatory Journalism
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Journalism in 1990:
Eric Nalder
For a revealing series about oil-tanker safety and the failure of industry and government to adequately oversee the shipping of oil.
Staff
For its coverage of a shooting spree by a local mail carrier and the subsequent examination of the problems and stress faced by postal service workers.
The Jury
The Jury
John Seigenthaler(Chair)
Chairman/Publisher/CEO, The Tennessean; Editorial Director, USA Today
Jennie Buckner
Vice President/News, Knight-Ridder
David Hanners*
Projects Reporter/State Desk, The Dallas Morning News
Jim Tharpe
Managing Editor, Alabama Journal
Robert H. Wills
Editor/Senior Vice President, Milwaukee Sentinel
Winners in Explanatory Journalism
David Hanners, William Snyder, and Karen Blessen
For their special report on a 1986 airplane crash, the follow-up investigation, and the implications for air safety.
Daniel Hertzberg and James B. Stewart
For their stories about an investment banker charged with insider trading and the critical day that followed the October 19, 1987, stock market crash.
Jeff Lyon and Peter Gorner
For their series on the promises of gene therapy, which examined the implications of this revolutionary medical treatment.
Staff
For a six-part comprehensive series on the Strategic Defense Initiative, which explored the scientific, political and foreign policy issues involved in "Star Wars."
1990 Prize Winners
Jim Murray
For his sports columns.
Allan Temko
For his architecture criticism.