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Observed mess hall and auditorium of cell block #3, noting the inadequacy of the school facilities. Prisoners complained about this, as well as of the lack of facilities at which to learn a trade, and the need for a drug rehabilitation program.

Problems with speaker system led to a misunderstanding regarding a recent gassing. Observers comment on the poor quality of medical care and how prisoners often don't receive their medication.

A constable of Boston left a summons for the superintendent.

A constable of Boston left a summons for the superintendent.

Guards are not walking around the blocks out of fear. The prisoners are relaxed, and there is no racial tension.

Medicine disbursal is slow, and the hospital is understaffed. Furbush worries of a "bloodbath and a lot of guards killed" if the Public Safety Department takes over at Walpole.

Fusco provides thoughts on why Walpole has problems and its administration.

Prisoners have high morale and respond positively to the observer program.

Prisoners are angry that lower class people are punished while the upper class gets off easy.

There were no guards present for several hours, but one came at 4:50.

A typed observer report from Peter Gelleke on March 9, 1973

Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11-7. Gianatassio relates complaints from both prisoners and guards.