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The observers note down situations like confusion over the observers' tables being moved, a guard misrepresenting a prisoner's desires, and problems in the hospital.

A call was made about a bomb in an administration building, in response to which guards performed a search. Separately, there were instances of medication being lost or facing shortages.

Prisoner morale is high, but some complain that their mail is being delayed and that guards are reading it. One guard reports bottles being thrown at him, but Trachy finds no evidence of this.

Prisoner morale is high, but some complain that their mail is being delayed and that guards are reading it. One guard reports bottles being thrown at him, but Trachy finds no evidence of this.

Count before dinner and at 10 pm was conducted by block representatives, and medication disbursement and mealtime went smoothly.

Observers suggest giving the prisoners responsibility over themselves and repairing the gym floor.

Guards get along well with prisoners. There is a lack of up-to-date books, especially regarding law.

Observer describes prisoners cleaning up their block and contraband brought by observers into the prison

The atmosphere is calmer than it was a few days ago.

There was some tension and a rumor about "trouble" in a cell block.

Tsouros records a prisoner being brought in from New York. He also suggests that the Ad Hoc Committee recruit more college students to be observers.

Guards are not present. Observers get along easily with prisoners.

Guards are not present. Observers get along easily with prisoners.

Cadets and prisoners are getting along well in maximum security. However, the count conducted by guards was slow and sloppy.