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One of the main problems is the poor distribution of medication. Additionally, the state holds all the monies in account for the prisoners.

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There is an incident with a bomb; an NPRA officer thinks the doctors are systematically cutting the supply of medication.

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Mitgang, from The New York Times, thanks Bigelow for sending over an editorial from The Globe.

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The guards were rude to the observers.

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Two prisoners are arguing about the head count process. The prisoners in general are apprehensive about how things will go when the guards return.

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

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The Walpole Lifers' Group discusses the status of being a Lifer, as well as a report published by Massachusetts citizens calling for changes in sentencing procedures.

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One prisoner tells Grady to announce his presence when walking through the corridors, so as to protect prisoner privacy. Grady also attends an NPRA meeting, at which he notes that cohesion between inmates is degrading.

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Men with tape recorders and cameras entered the prison.

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The prisoners are running Walpole well, but the guards are to return soon, which will test the effectiveness of their program.

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A prisoner complained of pain and requested a medic, who recommended that he be moved to Norfolk Hospital.

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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.

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

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Fletcher records the comings and goings of prisoners and guards

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The NPRA has introduced improvements, such that new admits are checked by a medic and given food.

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There are delays in medication disbursal. Two prisoners are taking furniture from a lounge and putting it in their rooms.

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The atmosphere is calm, and prisoners are getting along with the non-officer correctional personnel.

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Prisoners are doing well, and guard presence is minimal. There are delays with regard to medication, and several windows are broken.

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A guard had spilled milk and didn't clean it up, leading prisoners to complain about the smell.

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Prisoners are taking over jobs like running the count, in addition to washing the corridor floors.

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