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).
Detroit Free Press , by Staff
For its coverage of the Detroit riots of 1967, recognizing both the brilliance of its detailed spot news staff work and its swift and accurate investigation into the underlying causes of the tragedy.
The Jury
The Jury
Wallace Carroll
Editor and Publisher, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal & Sentinel
John R. Harrison*
President, Lakeland (Fla.) Ledger & Gainesville (Fla.) Sun
Herbert G. Klein
Editor, San Diego Union
Warren H. Phillips
Executive Editor, Wall Street Journal
William I. Ray
Executive Editor and Vice President, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
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.
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.
1968 Prize Winners
Eugene Gray Payne
For his editorial cartooning in 1967.
John S. Knight
For his distinguished editorial writing.
Toshio Sakai
For his Vietnam War combat photograph, "Dreams of Better Times."