For a distinguished example of local investigative or other specialized reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series, giving prime consideration to initiative, resourcefulness, research, and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Houston Post , by Gene Goltz
For his expose of government corruption Pasadena, Texas, which resulted in widespread reforms.
The Jury
The Jury
Harding Christ
Managing Editor, Cleveland Press
Daryle M. Feldmeir
Managing Editor, Minneapolis Tribune
I. William Hill
Managing Editor, Washington (D.C.) Evening Star
John D. Paulson
Editor, Fargo (N.D.) Forum
John Strohmeyer*
Editor, Bethlehem (Pa.) Globe-Times
Winners in Local Investigative Specialized Reporting
James V. Magee, Albert V. Gaudiosi and Frederick Meyer
For their expose of numbers racket operations with police collusion in South Philadelphia, which resulted in arrests and a cleanup of the police department.
1965 Prize Winners
John R. Harrison
For his successful editorial campaign for better housing in his city.