For a distinguished example of a newspaper's use of its journalistic resources, which may include editorials, cartoons and photographs as well as reporting, in accomplishing a disinterested and meritorious public service, a gold medal.
The Boston Globe , by The Boston Globe
For its campaign to prevent confirmation of Francis X Morrissey as a Federal District Judge in Massachusetts.
The Jury
The Jury
Herbert Brucker
Hartford Courant
Arthur C. Deck
Salt Lake City Tribune
John P. Harris
Hutchinson (Kansas) News
Eugene Patterson*
Atlanta Constitution
Winners in Public Service
Hutchinson (KS) News
For its courageous and constructive campaign, culminating in 1964, to bring about more equitable reapportionment of the Kansas Legislature, despite powerful opposition in its own community.
St. Petersburg (FL) Times
For its aggressive investigation of the Florida Turnpike Authority which disclosed widespread illegal acts and resulted in a major reorganization of the State's road construction program.
Chicago Daily News
For calling public attention to the issue of providing birth control services in the public health programs in its area.
Panama City (FL) News-Herald
For its three-year campaign against entrenched power and corruption, with resultant reforms in Panama City and Bay County.
1966 Prize Winners
Don Wright
For "You Mean You Were Bluffing?"
Robert Lasch
For his distinguished editorial writing in 1965.