Irving Spiegel, veteran reporter specializing in Jewish affairs for the New York Times, today received the first annual Stanley M. Isaacs Human Relations Mass Media Award, given by the New York Chapter of the American Jewish Committee, at its annual meeting. Mr. Spiegel was cited for his “consistently brilliant and perceptive reporting and analysis of news of Jewish concern over many years.”
Also honored with Isaacs awards, established in memory of the late New York City Councilman and Manhattan Borough President, were Radio Station WINS and the WABC-TV News and Public Affairs Department. The principal speaker at the meeting was Rep. James H. Scheuer, New York Democrat. J. Clarence Davies, Jr. was reelected president of the chapter.
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