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Observer Report (John Leahy) May 6, 1973 - Handwritten

There is a delay in mealtimes. Guards claim the cause to be kitchen workers' delayed preparation, but breakfast seemed to already be ready.

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Observer Report (George Longo) May 6, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoner suspects that guards stole the medication.

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Observer Report (Victor Mondry) May 5, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoners stick together and are friendlier than guards. There are problems with medicine disbursement.

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Observer Report (Barry Brodoky) May 5, 1973 - Handwritten

One prisoner had a seizure and was taken to the hospital; two others were unable to find keys they needed.

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Observer Report (Kirk McBride) May 4, 1973 - Handwritten

There was a three day hunger strike because a guard who Boone previously restricted, and who ended visiting rights and physically harassed prisoners has returned. McBride gives some details on what specific prisoners are doing or thinking.

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Observer Report (Jim Magruie) May 4, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoner are cleaning efficiently. There is a good relationship between cadets and prisoners, as well as between prisoners.

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Observer Report (Charles A. Kropilnicki) May 4, 1973 - Handwritten

There had previously been an incident with a knife that was about personal beef rather than racial tensions.

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Observer Report (Richard York) May 3, 1973 - Handwritten

There was some tension, but no major incident.

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Observer Report (Michael Winston) May 4, 1973 - Handwritten

Winston expresses concerns about the guards, such as their ineffectiveness and stealing from prisoners. Prisoners complain of boredom and idleness. Prisoner murders have dropped from five last year to zero.

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