Personal Award: Chet Huntley
KABC Radio
Chet Huntley’s skill in analyzing the news of the moment is coupled with the competence of a responsible reporter. In a time when the headlines reflect uneasiness and fear, he has consistently demonstrated a talent for mature commentary on the controversial issues of the day. Huntley has a thorough understanding of the need for courageous and thoughtful radio journalism plus a craftsman’s knowledge of the medium which carries his observations twice daily to listeners in the eleven Western states.