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1938 Pulitzer Prizes

Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists

Bismarck (ND) Tribune

For its news reports and editorials entitled, "Self Help in the Dust Bowl."
Finalists:

William Wesley Waymack of Register and Tribune, Des Moines, IA

For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.
Finalists:

Raymond Sprigle of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For his series of articles, supported by photostats of the essential documents, exposing the one-time membership of Mr. Justice Hugo L. Black in the Ku Klux Klan.
Finalists:

Arthur Krock of The New York Times

For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.
Finalists:

Special Citations

Edmonton Journal

A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership against the Accurate News and Information Act, in defense of the freedom of the press, in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

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