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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
14
A Michigan state prison in Jackson revealed a system where warders charged for favors and a prisoner syndicate marketed “soft jobs.” Readily furnished cells, bets in house, parties with officials, hospital meals rented, and even family visits and extended leaves could be bought. One group even took an eight week trip with the deputy warden in his cart.
Mrs Marguerite Reilley leads a large Ohio women's prison allowing plants pets cosmetics and color schemes to boost self esteem while loss of cosmetic privileges serves as punishment Escapes are rare A New York Music School Settlement reports no musician offenders in 25 years and few church choirs in prisons A Moscow Soviet meeting shows many Tsarist inmates and numerous long sentences with some escapes Learn of a prisoner hidden tools and items for an escape in an American hospital ward.
In Rome, motorist Frank Beaver swerved to avoid a dog on a bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and raising questions about safety and road conditions.
A medical note describes Man4an as a treatment specific for joints and muscles. Mint-Zon soothes irritation and reduces pain in swollen congested areas. Noggle antiseptic applies directly to the affected part for fast relief. Use Mandéan for a few days to gain benefit.
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