For a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Washington Star-News , by James R. Polk
For his disclosure of alleged irregularities in the financing of the campaign to re-elect President Nixon in 1972.
The Jury
The Jury
Richard H. Leonard(Chair)
Editor & Vice President, Milwaukee Journal
Eric W. Allen, Jr.
Editor, Medford (Ore.) Mail Tribune
Judith W. Brown
Editor, New Britain (Conn.) Herald
Arthur M. Carter
Editor, Afro-American Newspapers
Robert E. Hartley
Editor, Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers, Decatur, Ill.
Winners in National Reporting
Robert Boyd and Clark Hoyt
For their disclosure of Senator Thomas Eagleton's history of psychiatric therapy, resulting in his withdrawal as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 1972.
Jack Anderson
For his reporting of American policy decision-making during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Lucinda Franks and Thomas Powers
For their documentary on the life and death of a 28-year-old revolutionary Diana Oughton: "The Making of a Terrorist."
William J. Eaton
For disclosures about the background of Judge Clement F. Haynesworth Jr., in connection with his nomination for the United States Supreme Court.
1974 Prize Winners
Edwin A. Roberts Jr.
For his commentary on public affairs during 1973.
Emily Genauer
For her critical writing about art and artists.
Paul Szep
For his editorial cartooning during 1973.