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1968 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise

For its expose of corruption in the courts in connection with the handling of the property and estates of an Indian tribe in California, and its successful efforts to punish the culprits.
Finalists:
National Reporting

Nathan K. (Nick) Kotz of Des Moines Register and Minneapolis Tribune

For his reporting of unsanitary conditions in many meat packing plants, which helped insure the passage of the Federal Wholesome Meat Act of 1967.

Howard James of The Christian Science Monitor

For his series of articles, "Crisis in the Courts."
Finalists:
International Reporting

Alfred Friendly of The Washington Post

For his coverage of the Middle East War of 1967.
Finalists:
Editorial Writing

John S. Knight of Knight Newspapers

For his distinguished editorial writing.
Finalists:
Feature Photography

Toshio Sakai of United Press International

For his Vietnam War combat photograph, "Dreams of Better Times."
Finalists:
Local General or Spot News Reporting

Staff of Detroit Free Press

For its coverage of the Detroit riots of 1967, recognizing both the brilliance of its detailed spot news staff work and its swift and accurate investigation into the underlying causes of the tragedy.
Finalists:
Local Investigative Specialized Reporting

J. Anthony Lukas of The New York Times

For the social document he wrote in his investigation of the life and the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick.
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Editorial Cartooning

Eugene Gray Payne of The Charlotte Observer

For his editorial cartooning in 1967.
Finalists:
Spot News Photography

Rocco Morabito of Jacksonville Journal

For his photograph, "The Kiss of Life."
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Special Citations

Books, Drama & Music

Category
Winners
Finalists
Music

Echoes of Time and the River , by George Crumb

An orchestral suite first performed on May 26, 1967 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, having been commissioned by the University in connection with the celebration of its 75th anniversary.
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