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1972 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

The New York Times

For the publication of the Pentagon Papers.
Finalists:
National Reporting

Jack Anderson of United Features Syndicate

For his reporting of American policy decision-making during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Finalists:
International Reporting

Peter R. Kann of The Wall Street Journal

For his coverage of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Finalists:
Editorial Writing

John Strohmeyer of Bethlehem (PA) Globe-Times

For his editorial campaign to reduce racial tensions in Bethlehem.
Finalists:
Feature Photography

David Hume Kennerly of United Press International

For his dramatic photographs of the Vietnam War in 1971.
Finalists:
Local General or Spot News Reporting

Richard Cooper and John Machacek of Rochester (NY) Times-Union

For their coverage of the Attica, New York prison riot.
Finalists:
Local Investigative Specialized Reporting

Timothy Leland, Gerard M. O'Neill, Stephen A. Kurkjian and Ann Desantis of The Boston Globe

For their exposure of widespread corruption in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Finalists:
Criticism or Commentary

Mike Royko of Chicago Daily News

For his columns during 1971.

Frank Peters Jr. of St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For his music criticism during 1971.
Finalists:
Editorial Cartooning

Jeffrey K. MacNelly of Richmond News-Leader

For his editorial cartooning during 1971.
Finalists:
Spot News Photography

Horst Faas and Michel Laurent of Associated Press

For their picture series, "Death in Dacca."
Finalists:

Special Citations

Books, Drama & Music

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