The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, For reporting by
Mark J. Thompson which revealed that nearly 250 U.S. servicemen had lost their lives as a result of a design problem in helicopters built by
Bell Helicopter - a revelation which ultimately led the
Army to ground almost 600
Huey helicopters pending their modification.
Lucy Morgan and
Jack Reed of the St. Petersburg Times, for their thorough reporting on
Pasco County Sheriff John Short, which revealed his department's corruption and led to his removal from office by voters.
William Schuman, a special citation to William Schuman for more than half a century of contribution to American music as composer and educational leader.