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A shift coordinator had been telling prisoners that Leutcalf was a plant by D.A. Burke. Otherwise, the shift was uneventful.

One appointee guard reports that he's been trying to treat the prisoners with respect. He had witnessed other guards harassing the prisoners, and was now facing harassment as well for giving a "true" report on this situation.

Guards walking around with sticks and turning off the heat ventilators

Leahy reports several incidents with guards, including being denied the ability to bring food to the Outside Coordinator, excess questioning of the Outside Coordinator, etc.

There are new rules that forbid observers from entering cell blocks. There is an incident with a small fire set on the floor, but it is put out quickly.

There is a delay in mealtimes. Guards claim the cause to be kitchen workers' delayed preparation, but breakfast seemed to already be ready.

There has been no transport to Massachusetts General Hospital recently. Additionally, guards took away magazines from prisoners.

One prisoner with diabetes has not been receiving his medication.

Guards and prisoners are friendly, but inmates have little organized activity to engage in.

Inmates were given the wrong medication, and there was Tal 50 missing. Another inmate had been waiting for visitors for 45 minutes.

Observer describes obstacles faced with guards regarding access to corridors and leaving prison.

A typed observer report written by Glenn Lau-Kee on March 21st, 1973

A typed observer report written by Glenn Lab-Kee on March 22nd, 1973

A handwritten observer report from Glenn Lau-Kee on March 22, 1973

Things are quiet; guards and inmates are getting along well.

One prisoner distrusts the observers and believes that a number of them are spies for the Corrections Department. Landry also notes the dirtiness of Block 8