For a distinguished example of general or spot news reporting within a newspaper's local area of circulation, preferably by an individual, giving consideration to alertness, resourcefulness and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Milwaukee Journal , by Margo Huston
For her reports on the elderly and the process of aging.
The Jury
The Jury
Louis G. Gerdes(Chair)
Executive Editor, Omaha World-Herald
Donald K. Duncan
Managing Editor, Tacoma News-Tribune
Richard Harwood
Deputy Managing Editor, The Washington Post
Kurt Luedtke
Executive Editor, Detroit Free Press
John Seigenthaler
Publisher, The Tennessean
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Gene Miller
For his persistent and courageous reporting over eight and one-half years that led to the exoneration and release of two men who had twice been tried for murder and wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death in Florida.
Staff
For its coverage, under enormous difficulties, of the tornado that wrecked the city on April 3, 1974.
Arthur M. Petacque and Hugh F. Hough
For uncovering new evidence that led to the reopening of efforts to solve the 1966 murder of Valerie Percy.
Staff
For uncovering flagrant violations of voting procedures in the primary election of March 21, 1972.
1977 Prize Winners
George F. Will
For distinguished commentary on a variety of topics.
William McPherson
For his contribution to "Book World."