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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.

The night is quiet, there there are a few loud radios and televisions.

Prisoners had good morale due to being able to take control of their lives

Prisoners complain of a lack of exercise, low wages, and questionable methods for storing unused pills. Moreover, requests made to the Boone administration that were supposed to be granted had not been.

Prisoners complain of a lack of exercise, low wages, and questionable methods for storing unused pills. Moreover, requests made to the Boone administration that were supposed to be granted had not been.

Citizen observer describes the sentiments about a recent shakedown in minimum security block. Cells in minimum security have a lot of personal investment to resemble a home for a prisoner; the same is not true for maximum security cells.

Citizen observer describes the sentiments about a recent shakedown in minimum security block. Cells in minimum security have a lot of personal investment to resemble a home for a prisoner; the same is not true for maximum security cells.

There was a mistake regarding visitation, and a woman was prevented from seeing her husband. Another girl was not let in due to a lack of identification. Separately, a guard describes how there are classes in the prison on subjects like psychology.…

Prisoners complain of guard harassment and the lack of freedom they have in moving around.

A prisoner who Shea speaks with feels that Walpole "breeds crime." A guard says that the observer program is good, but that the observers are obviously on the side of the prisoners.

Shaw records the activities of the guard trainees.

There is a problem with getting new observers in, and there are very few armbands for observers.

Four Black prisoners are yelled at by a guard. An hour later, visitors arrive but are held up for a long time.

Breakfast was delayed.

Bigelow notes the comings and goings of people, as well as conversations about guards and observers.

McSweeney records guard activities such as the count, and a guard flashing a light into several cells during the night. Prisoners are concerned about the lack of educational programs at Walpole.

The guards leave early, which is uncommon. A prisoner suspects that this is done in the hopes of seeing a riot start.

Observers report on medical care. The guards seem to be doing well.