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Indianapolis News , by Indianapolis News

For its successful campaign to eliminate waste in city management and to reduce the tax levy.

The Jury

Carl W. Ackerman(Chair)

Robert E. Garst

David Lawrence

Winners in Public Service

New York Evening World

For its effective campaign to correct evils in the administration of justice, including the fight to curb "ambulance chasers," support of the "fence" bill, and measures to simplify procedure, prevent perjury and eliminate politics from municipal courts; a campaign which has been instrumental in securing remedial action.

The Indianapolis Times

For its work in exposing political corruption to Indiana, prosecuting the guilty and bringing about a more wholesome state of affairs in civil government.

1932 Prize Winners

Charles G. Ross

For his article entitled, "The Country's Plight -- What Can Be Done About It?" -- a discussion of economic situation of the United States.