For his persistent and courageous reporting over eight and one-half years that led to the exoneration and release of two men who had twice been tried for murder and wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death in Florida.

For his coverage of the Communist takeover in Cambodia, carried out at great risk when he elected to stay at his post after the fall of Pnom Penh.

For a comprehensive pictorial report on busing in Louisville's schools.

For his editorials against government secrecy and judicial censorship.

For "O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain," published on July 22, 1975.

For his critical writing about the dance during 1975.