For a distinguished example of reporting of international affairs, including United Nations correspondence, in a United States newspaper, published daily, Sunday, or at least once a week, during the year, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
New York Herald Tribune Syndicate , by Walter Lippmann
For his 1961 interview with Soviet Premier Khrushchev, as illustrative of Lippmann's long and distinguished contribution to American journalism.
The Jury
The Jury
John S. Gillen
Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer
Harry Montgomery
Assistant Publisher, Phoenix (Ariz.) Republic and Gazette
William P. Stevens
Editor, Houston Chronicle
James A. Wechsler
Editor, New York Post
Winners in International Reporting
Lynn Heinzerling
For his reporting under extraordinarily difficult conditions of the early stages of the Congo crisis and his keen analysis of events in other parts of Africa.
A. M. Rosenthal
For his perceptive and authoritative reporting from Poland. Mr. Rosenthal's subsequent expulsion from the country was attributed by Polish government spokesmen to the depth his reporting into Polish affairs, there being no accusation of false reporting.
Joseph Martin and Philip Santora
For their exclusive series of articles disclosing the brutality of the Batista government in Cuba long before its downfall and forecasting the triumph of the revolutionary party led by Fidel Castro.
Staff
For its distinguished coverage of foreign news, which was characterized by admirable initiative, continuity and high quality during the year.
1962 Prize Winners
Edmund S. Valtman
For "What You Need, Man, Is a Revolution Like Mine," published on August 31, 1961.
Thomas M. Storke
For his forceful editorials calling public attention to the activities of a semi-secret organization known as the John Birch Society.