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American journalist (died 1984)

Peter Kihss
Born1911 or 1912
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died (aged 72)
Jamaica Estates, Queens, New York City, U.S.
Occupation
  • Journalist
  • Reporter
  • Editor
EducationColumbia University
Children2

Peter Frederick Kihss (died 28 December 1984) was an American reporter for The New York Times and other news organisations for nearly half a century until his retirement in 1982. Kihss was known for his reporting on a wide range of topics, including immigrants, state and city governments, crime, the weather and other subjects.

Early life

Kihss was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Latvian immigrants. He graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1932.

Career

Kihss' career began in 1933, working at The Associated Press, The Washington Post, the New York Herald Tribune, and for 30 years at The Times. He became a reporter because he thought it was an opportunity to "do good for somebody". He began his career at The Times on January 6, 1952. Early in his career, he was a foreign correspondent in South America. He retired in 1982. Following his retirement, a $5,000 journalism award was established in his honor by the Fund for the City of New York.

Awards

In 1966, Kihss received a special mention by the Society of the Silurians for his work covering the northeast blackout of 1965. In 1971, Kihss was honored by the Society of the Silurians, receiving a gold quill marking his "continued distinguished journalistic work" for more than 25 years. Kihss was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize four times.

Death and legacy

Kihss died on 28 December, 1984, of a heart attack at his house in Jamaica Estates, Queens, at the age of 72. Then mayor of New York City, Ed Koch, called Kihss "one of the most factual and thoughtful of reporters". He was often referred to as the "world's greatest reporter". He was survived by his wife, Alice, and two children. The Society of Silurians established The Peter Kihss Award in his honor, an award given to journalists.

References

  1. ^ McFadden, Robert (30 December 1984). "PETER KIHSS, REPORTER FOR 49 YEARS, IS DEAD AT 72". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. "Peter Kihss dies; retired New York Times reporter". The Vindicator. 30 December 1984.
  3. ^ "Peter Kihss, reporter for the New York Times". Associated Press. 30 December 1984. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. Schwartz, Jerry (2 September 1982). "Reporter for 49 years retires". Associated Press. St. Joseph News-Press.
  5. "Award Established". The Victoria Advocate. 27 November 1984.
  6. "9 Journalists win Silurian Awards" (PDF). 4 April 1966. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. "Peter Kihss of Times Honored by Silurians". The New York Times. 19 October 1971. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. "Silurian News" (PDF). The Society of the Silurians, Inc. May 2016. p. 1. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  9. "Peter Kihss Award". The Silurians Press Club. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
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