For a distinguished example of local general or spot news reporting, preferably by an individual, giving consideration to alertness, resourcefulness and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Hungry Horse News , by Melvin H. Ruder
For his daring and resourceful coverage of a disastrous flood that threatened his community, an individual effort in the finest tradition of spot news reporting.
The Jury
The Jury
F.K. Arthur, Jr.
Editor and Publisher, Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula Herald
Emmett Dedmon
Executive Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Norman E. Isaacs
Executive Editor, Louisville Times & Courier Journal
Robert G. Shand
Executive Editor, New York Daily News
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Norman C. Miller
For his comprehensive account of a multi-million dollar vegetable oil swindle in New Jersey.
1965 Prize Winners
John R. Harrison
For his successful editorial campaign for better housing in his city.