Detroit Free Press , by Lee Hills
For his aggressive, resourceful and comprehensive front page reporting of the United Automobile Workers' negotiations with Ford and General Motors for a guaranteed annual wage.
The Jury
The Jury
Alan Hathway
J. Russell Wiggins
Winners in Local Reporting - Edition time
Mrs. Caro Brown
For a series of news stories dealing with the successful attack on one-man political rule in neighboring Duval County, written under unusual pressure both of edition time and difficult, even dangerous, circumstances. Mrs. Brown dug into the facts behind the dramatic daily events, as well, and obtained her stories in spite of the bitterest political opposition, showing professional skill and courage.
Staff
For its outstanding coverage of the tornado of December 5, 1953, under extraordinary difficulties.
Editorial Staff
For their spontaneous and cooperative coverage of a bank robbery and police chase leading to the capture of the bandit.
1956 Prize Winners
Robert York
For his cartoon, "Achilles" showing a bulging figure of American prosperity tapering to a weak heel labeled "Farm Prices."
Lauren K. Soth
For the editorial inviting a farm delegation from the Soviet Union to visit Iowa, which led directly to the Russian farm visit to the U.S..