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1948 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For the coverage of the Centralia, Illinois, mine disaster and the follow-up which resulted in impressive reforms in mine safety laws and regulations.
Finalists:
Local Reporting

George E. Goodwin of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

For his story of the Telfair County vote fraud, published in 1947.
Finalists:
National Reporting

Nat S. Finney of Minneapolis Tribune

For his stories on the plan of the Truman administration to impose secrecy about the ordinary affairs of federal civilian agencies in peacetime.

Bert Andrews of New York Herald Tribune

For his articles on "A State Department Security Case" published in I947.
Finalists:
International Reporting

Paul W. Ward of The Baltimore Sun

For his series of articles published in 1947 on "Life in the Soviet Union."
Finalists:
Editorial Writing

Virginius Dabney of Richmond Times-Dispatch

For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
Finalists:
Photography

Frank Cushing of Boston Traveler

For his photo, "Boy Gunman and Hostage."
Finalists:

Special Citations

Special Citations and Awards

Frank D. Fackenthal

A scroll indicating appreciation of Dr. Fackenthal's interest and service during the past years. (As Secretary and then Provost of the University from 1910 to 1945, Fackenthal's portfolio encompassed the administration of the Prizes. From 1945 to 1948, he served as Acting President during the search for Nicholas Murray Butler's successor.)

Books, Drama & Music

Category
Winners
Finalists
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