Lois Timnick

Having been away for several weeks, I am only now catching up with recent issues of The Times and have become aware of criticism of Lois Timnick for her reportage in the McMartin Pre-School case. I confess I was dumbstruck. Ms. Timnick’s stories were in the best tradition of responsible journalism. They were balanced, fair-minded, comprehensive, and did great credit to your newspaper. If I were still a member of the Pulitzer Prize judging committee, as I was some years ago, I would have no hesitation in supporting her work on the case for top honors.

NORMAN COUSINS

Beverly Hills