For a distinguished example of investigative or other specialized reporting by an individual or other specialized reporting within a newspaper's local area of circulation by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series, giving prime consideration to initiative, resourcefulness, research, and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Chicago Tribune , by Staff
For uncovering widespread abuses in Federal housing programs in Chicago and exposing shocking conditions at two private Chicago hospitals.
The Jury
The Jury
John E. Leard(Chair)
Executive Editor, Richmond Times-Dispatch & News Leader
Charles L. Dancey
Editor, Peoria Journal Star
Warren L. Lerude*
Executive Editor, Reno Evening Gazette & Nevada State Journal
H. L. Stevenson
Editor-in-Chief & Vice President, United Press International
Marshall L. Stone
Managing Editor, Bangor Daily News
Winners in Local Investigative Specialized Reporting
Staff
For its disclosures of local police corruption and dilatory law enforcement, resulting in a cleanup of both the Police Department and the office of the County Prosecutor.
William Sherman
For his resourceful investigative reporting in the exposure of extreme abuse of the New York Medicaid program.
Staff
For uncovering the large financial resources of Boys Town, Nebraska, leading to reforms in this charitable organization's solicitation and use of funds contributed by the public.
Timothy Leland, Gerard M. O'Neill, Stephen A. Kurkjian and Ann Desantis
For their exposure of widespread corruption in Somerville, Massachusetts.
1976 Prize Winners
Walter Wellesley (Red) Smith
For his commentary on sports in 1975 and for many other years.
Alan M. Kriegsman
For his critical writing about the dance during 1975.