For a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs, published in a daily newspaper in the United States, Five hundred dollars ($500).
The New York Times , by C. P. Trussell
For consistent excellence covering the national scene from Washington.
The Jury
The Jury
Louis B. Seltzer
Winners in National Reporting
Nat S. Finney
For his stories on the plan of the Truman administration to impose secrecy about the ordinary affairs of federal civilian agencies in peacetime.
1949 Prize Winners
Lute Pease
For "Who Me?"
Herbert Elliston
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.