For a distinguished example of general or spot news reporting within a newspaper's local area of circulation, preferably by an individual, giving consideration to alertness, resourcefulness and high quality of writing, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Akron (OH) Beacon Journal , by Staff
For its coverage of the Kent State University tragedy on May 4, 1970.
The Jury
The Jury
Evarts A. Graham, Jr.(Chair)
Managing Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
William E. Giles
Assistant General Manager, Dow Jones & Co.
Louis R. Guzzo
Managing Editor, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A. Edward Heins
Managing Editor, The Des Moines Register & Tribune
Charles O. Kilpatrick
Executive Editor, San Antonio Express-News
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Thomas Fitzpatrick
For his article about the violence of youthful radicals in Chicago, "A Wild Night's Ride With SDS."
John Fetterman
For his article, "Pfc. Gibson Comes Home," the story of an American soldier whose body was returned to his native town from Vietnam for burial.
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.
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.
1971 Prize Winners
William A. Caldwell
For his commentary in his daily column.
Harold C. Schonberg
For his music criticism during 1970.