For a distinguished example of a newspaper's use of its journalistic resources, which may include editorials, cartoons and photographs as well as reporting, in accomplishing a disinterested and meritorious public service, a gold medal.
Los Angeles Times , by Los Angeles Times
For its expose of wrongdoing within the Los Angeles City Government Commissions, resulting in resignations or criminal convictions of certain members, as well as widespread reforms.
Winners in Public Service
Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise
For its expose of corruption in the courts in connection with the handling of the property and estates of an Indian tribe in California, and its successful efforts to punish the culprits.
Milwaukee Journal
For its successful campaign to stiffen the law against water pollution in Wisconsin, a notable advance in the national effort for the conservation of natural resources.
The Boston Globe
For its campaign to prevent confirmation of Francis X Morrissey as a Federal District Judge in Massachusetts.
Hutchinson (KS) News
For its courageous and constructive campaign, culminating in 1964, to bring about more equitable reapportionment of the Kansas Legislature, despite powerful opposition in its own community.
1969 Prize Winners
John Fischetti
For his editorial cartooning in 1968.
Paul Greenberg
For his editorials during 1968.