Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 99, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 September 1934 — Page 2

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The Truth About Conditions

Inside Indiana’s State Prison

What’s wrong with the Indiana State Prison? How is it possible for prisoners to plot and execute wholesale escapes ... such as the Dillinger gang’s break last September... without detection? What goes on inside those grim prison walls? How are the prisoners treated? Are some favored, and others discriminated against? And if so, why? Under our present system, is a convict more apt to become a useful member, or a sworn enemy of society upon his release? Do paroles always go to the most deserving? Who and what is responsible for the admitted weakness of Indiana’s penal system?

Starting Wednesday in The Indianapolis Times / There’s one way to make sure you won’t miss a one of these sensational revela- • tions. Have The Times delivered to your home. Order it now... before it slips • your mind. Just call Riley 5551.

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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES '.

Basil Gallagher, star reporter, has unearthed a wealth of startling, inside facts that answer the questions Hoosiers have been asking about the Indiana State Prison. These he has woven together into a series of intensely interesting and illuminating articles which will appear daily in The Times beginning Wednesday. There are some surprising revelations in store for you as this series unfolds. You’ll be shocked and amazed. Read these articles. Every citizen should know the true facts about conditions in Indiana’s State Prison and what’s back of them.

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