For distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the editorial writer’s work during the year, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Reno (Nev.) Evening Gazette and Nevada State Journal , by Warren L. Lerude, Foster Church and Norman F. Cardoza
For editorials challenging the power of a local brothel keeper.
The Jury
The Jury
Jack L. Butler(Chair)
Vice President & Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Charles L. Dancey
Editor, Peoria Journal Star
David Laventhol
Editor, Newsday
Tom J. Simmons
Vice President & Executive Editor, The Dallas Morning News
Winners in Editorial Writing
Philip P. Kerby
For his editorials against government secrecy and judicial censorship.
John Daniell Maurice
For his editorials about the Kanawha County schoolbook controversy.
F. Gilman Spencer
For his courageous campaign to focus public attention on scandals in New Jersey's state government.
Roger B. Linscott
For his editorials during 1972.
1977 Prize Winners
George F. Will
For distinguished commentary on a variety of topics.
William McPherson
For his contribution to "Book World."