Detroit Free Press , by Detroit Free Press
For its investigation of legislative graft and corruption at Lansing, Michigan.
The Jury
The Jury
William O. Trapp(Chair)
Carl W. Ackerman
Winners in Public Service
The New York Times
For its survey of the teaching of American History.
Omaha (NE) World-Herald
For its initiative and originality in planning a state-wide campaign for the collection of scrap metal for the war effort. The Nebraska plan was adopted on a national scale by the daily newspapers, resulting in a united effort which succeeded in supplying our war industries with necessary scrap material.
Los Angeles Times
For its successful campaign which resulted in the clarification and confirmation for all American newspapers of the right of free press as guaranteed under the Constitution.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
For its successful campaign against the city smoke nuisance.
1945 Prize Winners
Harold V. (Hal) Boyle
For distinguished war correspondence during the year 1944.
Sergeant Bill Mauldin
For distinguished service as a cartoonist, as exemplified by the cartoon entitled, "Fresh, spirited American troops, flushed with victory, are bringing in thousands of hungry, ragged, battle-weary prisoners," in the series entitled, "Up Front With Mauldin."