For a distinguished example of explanatory journalism that illuminates significant and complex issues, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
The Dallas Morning News , by David Hanners, William Snyder, and Karen Blessen
For their special report on a 1986 airplane crash, the follow-up investigation, and the implications for air safety.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Journalism in 1989:
Bernard Wysocki Jr.
For stories about America's struggle to maintain its technological superiority over international competitors, especially Japan.
David Shaw
For his candid and thorough reporting on media practices and practitioners.
The Jury
The Jury
Allan M. Siegal(Chair)
Assistant Managing Editor, The New York Times
Bob Adams
Washington Bureau Chief, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Joann Byrd
Executive Editor, Herald, Everett, Wash.
Hunter T. George
Managing Editor, The News & Observer
Steve Lovelady
Associate Executive Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Winners in Explanatory Journalism
Daniel Hertzberg and James B. Stewart
For their stories about an investment banker charged with insider trading and the critical day that followed the October 19, 1987, stock market crash.
Jeff Lyon and Peter Gorner
For their series on the promises of gene therapy, which examined the implications of this revolutionary medical treatment.
Staff
For a six-part comprehensive series on the Strategic Defense Initiative, which explored the scientific, political and foreign policy issues involved in "Star Wars."
Jon Franklin
For his seven-part series "The Mind Fixers," about the new science of molecular psychiatry.
1989 Prize Winners
Clarence Page
For his provocative columns on local and national affairs.
Michael Skube
For his writing about books and other literary topics.