For a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting, a gold medal.
Winston-Salem (NC) Journal and Sentinel , by Winston-Salem (NC) Journal and Sentinel
For coverage of environmental problems, as exemplified by a successful campaign to block strip mining operation that would have caused irreparable damage to the hill country of northwest North Carolina.
The Jury
The Jury
Whitley Austin(Chair)
Editor, Salina (Kan.) Journal
James Bassett
Director, Editorial Pages, Los Angeles Times
Bob Eddy
Editor and Publisher, Hartford Courant
Moses J. Newson
Executive Editor, Afro-American Newspapers
Claude Sitton*
Editor, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.
Herbert W. Spendlove
Editor, Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot
Winners in Public Service
Newsday
For its three-year investigation and exposure of secret land deals in eastern Long Island, which led to a series of criminal convictions, discharges and resignations among public and political officeholders in the area.
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.
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.
1971 Prize Winners
William A. Caldwell
For his commentary in his daily column.
Harold C. Schonberg
For his music criticism during 1970.