For a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting, a gold medal.
The Pittsburgh Press , by The Pittsburgh Press
For reporting by Andrew Schneider and Matthew Brelis, which revealed the inadequacy of the FAA's medical screening of airline pilots and led to significant reforms.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Public Service in 1987:
Staff
For its "Year of the Printed Word," an intensive local effort to promote literacy through reporting and organizing community events.
Staff
For an investigation led by Fred Schulte, which exposed serious medical mishaps, including heart surgery deaths, at the nation's Veterans Administration hospitals and prompted remedial government action.
The Jury
The Jury
Deborah Howell(Chair)
Executive Editor, St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch
Kent Bernhard
Executive Editor, Detroit Free Press
Bennie Ivory
Managing Editor, Jackson (Miss.) Daily News
Clayton Kirkpatrick
Retired Chairman, Chicago Tribune Company
Sandra M. Rowe
Executive Editor and Vice President, The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star
Winners in Public Service
The Denver Post
For its in-depth study of "missing children," which revealed that most are involved in custody disputes or are runaways, and which helped mitigate national fears stirred by exaggerated statistics.
Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram
For reporting by Mark J. Thompson which revealed that nearly 250 U.S. servicemen had lost their lives as a result of a design problem in helicopters built by Bell Helicopter -a revelation which ultimately led the Army to ground almost 600 Huey helicopters pending their modification.
Los Angeles Times
For an in-depth examination of southern California's growing Latino community by a team of editors and reporters.
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
For its successful campaign supporting Governor Winter in his legislative battle for reform of Mississippi's public education system.
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.