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).
Chicago Tribune , by Staff
For uncovering flagrant violations of voting procedures in the primary election of March 21, 1972.
The Jury
The Jury
Norman E. Isaacs(Chair)
Editor-in-Residence, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Ross L. Cunningham
Editorial Director, The Seattle Times
William Dwight, Jr.
Editor, Holyoke Transcript-Telegram
George H. Hall
Editorial Page Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Michael J. O'Neill
Managing Editor, New York Daily News
Winners in Local General or Spot News Reporting
Richard Cooper and John Machacek
For their coverage of the Attica, New York prison riot.
Staff
For its coverage of the Kent State University tragedy on May 4, 1970.
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.
1973 Prize Winners
David S. Broder
For his columns during 1972.
Ronald Powers
For his critical writing about television during 1972.