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1949 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

Nebraska State Journal

For the campaign establishing the "Nebraska All-Star Primary" presidential preference primary which spotlighted, through a bi-partisan committee, issues early in the presidential campaign.
Finalists:
Local Reporting

Malcolm Johnson of New York Sun

For his series of 24 articles entitled "Crime on the Waterfront" in New York City.
Finalists:
National Reporting

C. P. Trussell of The New York Times

For consistent excellence covering the national scene from Washington.
Finalists:
International Reporting

Price Day of The Baltimore Sun

For his series of 12 articles entitled, "Experiment in Freedom: India and Its First Year of Independence."
Finalists:
Editorial Writing

Herbert Elliston of The Washington Post

For distinguished editorial writing during the year.

John H. Crider of The Boston Herald

For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
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Photography

Nathaniel Fein of New York Herald-Tribune

For his photo, "Babe Ruth Bows Out."
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Special Citations

Books, Drama & Music

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