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A prisoner asks Cross to pass a cup of "home brew" to another cell; when Cross refuses, the prisoner is a bit upset. There is another incident in which a jar of fluid was found in a shower. Cross also observers a prisoner shooting up drugs.

There is an incident in which a guard trainee and a prisoner are yelling at each other. Otherwise, Cross details requests for medication and delays in its delivery.

Prisoners complain of poor counselling and education programs

Prisoners complain of poor counselling and education programs

It's a calm night, but there are a few broken windows.

Observer describes a "quiet night" on his shift. There is only one guard and a cadet.

Observer Report from April 22, 1973; Shift 11-7. Cunnane observes how guards are attempting to reclaim power and control.

Custoder details activities at the prison, especially the school and Adult Basic Education program. He speaks with prisoners about subjects ranging from the Celtics to parole, law, and political science.

Custoder attended a BANTU meeting. He also notes that guards seem to be getting along well, but individual cells are in disrepair.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner request for timely hypodermic shot for diabetes.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner request for timely hypodermic shot for diabetes.

Dalton and Fitzpatrick list the comings and goings of observers.

A typed observer report written by Neil Daniels in March 1973

A handwritten observer report written by Neil Daniels in March 1973

There is one incident in which prisoners beat up another prisoner for stealing things around Walpole. Guards deny using violence against prisoners, though prisoners say otherwise. There are problems with medication being delivered, and prison…

There is one incident in which prisoners beat up another prisoner for stealing things around Walpole. Guards deny using violence against prisoners, though prisoners say otherwise. There are problems with medication being delivered, and prison…

Low guard presence.