For a distinguished example of general or spot news reporting within a newspaper's local area of circulation, preferably by an individual, giving consideration to alertness, resourcefulness and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Chicago Sun-Times , by Arthur M. Petacque and Hugh F. Hough
For uncovering new evidence that led to the reopening of efforts to solve the 1966 murder of Valerie Percy.
The Jury
The Jury
Edward R. Cony(Chair)*
Vice President & Executive Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Mary Lou Werner Forbes
Principal Assistant Metropolitan Editor, The Washington Star-News
William Hilliard
City Editor, The Oregonian
Alan Dean Moyer
Managing Editor, Phoenix Gazette
John D. Paulson
Editor, The Forum, Fargo, N.D.
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Staff
For uncovering flagrant violations of voting procedures in the primary election of March 21, 1972.
Richard Cooper and John Machacek
For their coverage of the Attica, New York prison riot.
Staff
For its coverage of the Kent State University tragedy on May 4, 1970.
Thomas Fitzpatrick
For his article about the violence of youthful radicals in Chicago, "A Wild Night's Ride With SDS."
1974 Prize Winners
Edwin A. Roberts Jr.
For his commentary on public affairs during 1973.
Emily Genauer
For her critical writing about art and artists.
Paul Szep
For his editorial cartooning during 1973.