For a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs, published in a daily newspaper in the United States, Five hundred dollars ($500).

C. P. Trussell of The New York Times

For consistent excellence covering the national scene from Washington.

The Jury

1948

For his stories on the plan of the Truman administration to impose secrecy about the ordinary affairs of federal civilian agencies in peacetime.

Biography

Drama

For "Who Me?"

Editorial Writing

For distinguished editorial writing during the year.