MAY 23, 1980 – After a year of remodeling, the new $125,000 S.Q. band-room, including sound studios and a classroom stage area, is scheduled to open June 2.
MAY 23, 1980 – Two black inmates suffered stab wounds on the tiers of A–Section in what is suspected as a racial incident. One con was stabbed four times and had a facial laceration, and the other was stabbed on the right arm. Four suspects were taken into custody, three whites and one Mexican-American. Two prison made knives were found.
MAY 23, 1980 – Due to the current lockdown, the annual Memorial Day show and fight card that were scheduled for May 23 have been cancelled. The fight card will be rescheduled for a later date. The May 16 issue of the S.Q. News was cancelled also.
MAY 23, 1980 – John Abbot, 25, William Broderick, 27, and Durward Shire, 64, were assaulted during the morning of May 13 in what prison officials are calling a racially motivated attack. Abbot suffered four stab wounds and was left in stable condition, the other two were treated for stab wounds and released back to their cells. Three prison-made knives were found at the scene and one suspect was taken into custody.
MAY 23, 1980 – Mothers and fathers traveled as far as 600 miles in order to spend Mother’s Day with their convict sons on the prison’s annual Family Day Event. Approximately 100 convicts attended the event, which included breakfast in the north dining hall.
JUNE 13, 1980 – A class in “Dream Work” will be offered, tentatively starting July 14. The classes for 12 interested inmates will meet once a week for one and a half hours. Members will learn techniques to improve dream recall and understanding, and how to explore their inner potential for growth.
