24 FEBRUARY 1956, Page 8

PRISON INTELLIGENCE

THREE MEN in the condemned cells heard by radio last night that their lives are to be spared. Each sat with a single earphone to his ear and heard the Commons decision during 'Today 111 Parliament'. —Daily Mirror, Feb. 17.

AT 12 minutes past 10 came the moment of decision over life and death for three men in the condemned cell. . . .

Did they hear the result on their cell radios?

No, they are not allowed to listen to news broadcasts. But today these men will be told last night's news. . . . —Daily Express, Feb. 17.