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1947 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

Baltimore Sun

For its series of articles by Howard M. Norton dealing with the administration of unemployment compensation in Maryland, resulting in convictions and pleas of guilty in criminal court of 93 persons.
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Editorial Writing

William H. Grimes of The Wall Street Journal

For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.
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Reporting

Frederick Woltman of New York World-Telegram

For his articles during 1946 on the infiltration of Communism in the U.S.
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Correspondence

Brooks Atkinson of The New York Times

For distinguished correspondence during 1946, as exemplified by his series of articles on Russia.
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Telegraphic Reporting - National

Edward T. Folliard of The Washington Post

For his series of articles published during 1946 on the Columbians, Inc..
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Telegraphic Reporting - International

Eddy Gilmore of Associated Press

For his correspondence from Moscow in 1946.
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Editorial Cartooning

Vaughn Shoemaker of Chicago Daily News

For his cartoon, "Still Racing His Shadow."
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Photography

Arnold Hardy

For his photo of a woman falling from a burning hotel, distributed by the AP.
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Special Citations

Special Citations and Awards

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For its unswerving adherence to the public and professional ideals of its founder and its constructive leadership in the field of American journalism.

Columbia University and the Graduate School of Journalism

For their efforts to maintain and advance the high standards governing the Pulitzer Prize awards.

Books, Drama & Music

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