Eduard Selami, Tritan Shehu, Jup Hasko, one day detached in Libofshë -The PS believes in the fantastic promise, the PD in the cost of change -From Libofshë during the last 2 years... As I descended the old steps of the executive committee[?], in the midst of our busy day devoted to holding an electoral meeting with the inhabitants of Libofshë, the journalist in me brought to mind the famous Albanian painter Ibrahim Kodra. "Take me to Libofshë!" - he had pleaded with his friend, a cooperative member[?] from this region, when, after a long and stormy time away from his homeland, he had returned to Albania for the first time in 45 years. There was the home of his family, the people closest and dearest to him. We too were there for them. The men from the government cabinet and the party who had taken the road to Fier and Libofshë to meet the people of an important area of Myzeqe. Two years earlier these people had been among the most determined for the great political and economic change. They had embraced the Democratic Party with both heart and vote. Today we wanted to hear their voice, to understand how they saw the present and the future. On this warm spring day, the streets of Libofshë seemed calm, but the words of its people were full of energy and realism. People were not promising miracles. They asked for work, water, roads, a market, school, order. They spoke about difficulties, but also about what had changed. There was more freedom, more opportunity to speak, to work the land, to build life with one’s own strength. Many of them expressed anger at the big, unsupported promises that, in their view, came from the opposition. "Fantastic promises do not feed us," said an elderly man. "We want work and a fair sharing of sacrifice." The young wanted hope, but not deception. Women spoke about prices, the family economy, and their children’s education. Everyone wanted a stronger state and an administration closer to the citizen. Eduard Selami, Tritan Shehu and Jup Hasko took part in the open conversations with the inhabitants. They listened carefully and spoke about reforms, about the inevitable difficulties of the transition, about the need for change not to be interrupted. It was said that the road is difficult, that costs exist, but that turning back would be heavier than any sacrifice today. The people of Libofshë seemed convinced that the future is not built with empty words, but with work and trust. At the end of the meeting, the impression that remained was clear: the people of Libofshë are realistic about today and optimistic about tomorrow.

For the second time[?] communists. The conclusions[?] and the hearing[?] are seen ... (the article text is largely unreadable) ... testimony, court, accusation, procedure, former communist officials ...

PRESIDENT BERISHA RECEIVES MR. MAFTOJA President Sali Berisha received yesterday[?] ... ... cooperation and bilateral relations[?] ... ... (partially unreadable text) ...

From the People's Assembly THE NEW PRIME MINISTER[?] AND THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF SERBIA ANSWERED THE DEPUTIES' QUESTIONS In yesterday's session of the People's Assembly, Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi[?] and Foreign Minister Servet Pëllumbi[?]/Serbi[?] answered deputies' questions concerning the economic program, foreign relations and issues of public administration. The deputies raised problems related to prices, privatization, investments, public order and foreign policy. Explanations were given regarding the measures taken by the government and its objectives for the coming months. Due to the poor quality of the image, parts of the text cannot be read accurately. (Continues on page 7) For realization, Mr. Meksi? to the government ... in the middle? I have? [unreadable text] (Continues on page 7)

The old march of indoctrination from mistake to crime -Objective: a hostile Albania[?] Baniza[?], from 8 o'clock in the morning[?] ... ... the second step in this process was the permanent slowing[?] of the country ... ... the communist regime, repression, isolation, punishments, prisons, internments ... ... Enver Hoxha, Ramiz Alia, Mehmet Shehu[?] ... ... Albania closed off from Europe ... ... (most of the text is unreadable due to image quality) ...

By the people for the people[?] Persp[?] ... ... comparisons of political programs, roads, water, electricity, employment, agriculture ... ... the PD promises reforms and stability, the PS promises social change ... ... voters must decide on the basis of experience and credibility. (Continues on page 2)

Addressed to the Christian believers of Kuban Happy Bajram to the Christian believers of Kuban, may God bless each individual’s family, remove from their minds all evil feelings and awaken solidarity among people, with one another, for the good of their country. Signed SALI BERISHA Tirana, 20.05.1994.

Chairman of the Republican Party of Albania REDVAN LJUDS DEMOKRATIKE[?] Happy holiday wishes to the Albanian Muslim believers and to all Albanians, With this celebration I wish you happiness, may God always be with you!

Ms. Pjeter Arbnori replied from the President of the Senate and to the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy The Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly[?] Arbnori[?] ... ... (partly unreadable congratulatory / informational text) ...