For distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the editorial writer’s work during the year, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail , by John Daniell Maurice
For his editorials about the Kanawha County schoolbook controversy.
The Jury
The Jury
Robert S. McCord(Chair)
Executive Editor, Arkansas Democrat
Arthur P. Gallagher
Editor, Ann Arbor News
Joseph Kraft
Columnist, Field Newspapers Syndicate
Ernest W. Lass
Publisher, Asbury Park Press
Charles H. Wickenberg, Jr.
Associate Editor, The State, Columbia, S.C.
Winners in Editorial Writing
F. Gilman Spencer
For his courageous campaign to focus public attention on scandals in New Jersey's state government.
Roger B. Linscott
For his editorials during 1972.
John Strohmeyer
For his editorial campaign to reduce racial tensions in Bethlehem.
Horance G. Davis Jr.
For his editorials in support of the peaceful desegregation of Florida's schools.
1975 Prize Winners
Mary McGrory
For her commentary on public affairs during 1974.
Roger Ebert
For his film criticism during 1974.