For a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting, a gold medal.
Charlotte (NC) Observer , by Charlotte (NC) Observer
For its series on "Brown Lung: A Case of Deadly Neglect."
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Public Service in 1981:
Staff
For its series on unnecessary deaths due to inadequate emergency room care in Los Angeles County.
Staff
For its reporting on the national resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan.
The Jury
The Jury
James H. Ottaway, Jr.(Chair)
Vice President, Dow Jones & Co. & President, Ottaway Newspapers, Campbell Hall, N.Y.
William H. Cowles III
Publisher, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Edgar H. Miller
Managing Editor, Chattanooga Times
Dick Oliver
Assistant Managing Editor/City Editor, New York Daily News
Helen Thomas
White House Bureau Chief, United Press International
Winners in Public Service
Gannett News Service
For its series on financial contributions to the Pauline Fathers.
Point Reyes Light
For its investigation of Synanon.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
For a series of articles showing abuses of power by the police in its home city.
Lufkin (TX) News
For an obituary of a local man who died in Marine training camp, which grew into an investigation of that death and a fundamental reform in the recruiting and training practices of the United States Marine Corps.
1981 Prize Winners
Dave Anderson
For his commentary on sports.
Jonathan Yardley
For his book reviews.