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Men with tape recorders and cameras entered the prison.

Howlett feels that observers could be useful in talking to the press. There are other incidents, such as prisoners throwing a loaf of bread at a guard and difficulty in getting information about furlough.

Furbush notes that medical supplies are not damaged, as newspapers would have one believe. He stresses the importance of a continued observer presence, as the guards seem to be waiting for the chance to enact violence.

Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

The Record American and Herald American are sending in reporters. Boardman also reports on his tour of the shops.

Prisoners are mainly concerned about an imminent shakedown. Boardman also notes the poor observer turnout and the pile of observer reports left on a table.

Prisoners are mainly concerned about an imminent shakedown. Boardman also notes the poor observer turnout and the pile of observer reports left on a table.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.

New guards are upset with the behavior of old guards, and are trying their best. Lowenfels is upset about the lack of searches after visits, and people are generally dissatisfied with the news reporting.

Some people from the NPRA made a call about a press conference with ABC News.

The executive board of the NPRA was looking for men from the Boston Globe.

Welch found the cadets to be young, Black, and very aware of the "dynamics of prison life," and the prisoners to be very welcoming. He notes that in contrast to the newspaper reports, the prisoners don't hold grudges against those who didn't return…

Observer details that prisoners were excited to have ABC News come into the prison and also discloses one prisoner's concerns about having a wide range of ages within the population.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

This clipping from The Globe discusses an incident where a guard was punched by a prisoner.

A lockdown began on Saturday and is intended to continue until debris from the uprising is cleaned and a shakedown is done. During the uprising, three prisoners were wounded by shotgun pellets from officers, and another by a pitchfork from a…

Press release consisting of excerpts from observer reports. These reports mention that heating is inconsistence, the weight room lacks a toilet, and areas for recreation like the gym are not well-kept, leading to injuries.