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).
Chambersburg (Pennsylvania) Public Opinion , by Robert V. Cox
For his vivid deadline reporting of a mountain manhunt that ended with the killing of a deranged sniper who had terrorized the community.
The Jury
The Jury
William H. Fitzpatrick*
Editor, Norfolk (Va.) Ledger-Star
Richard Hollander
Editor, Washington Daily News
Clayton Kirkpatrick
Managing Editor, Chicago Tribune
Gene Robb
Times Union and Knickerbocker News
William F. McIlwain
Editor, Newsday, Garden City, N.Y.
Frank F. Orr
Editor, Watsonville (Calif.) Register-Pajaronian
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Staff
For its coverage of the Watts riots.
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.
Norman C. Miller
For his comprehensive account of a multi-million dollar vegetable oil swindle in New Jersey.
1967 Prize Winners
Patrick B. Oliphant
For "They Won't Get Us To The Conference Table...Will They?" Published February 1, 1966.
Eugene Patterson
For his editorials during the year.