Questions addressed to several agricultural enterprises The councils of the village agricultural cooperatives, the cooperativist brigades, as well as all front and mass organizations in the countryside must work better with people's thinking and, through conversation and explanation, create such an atmosphere that the farmer and the cooperativist freely, openly and responsibly give their opinion on the work. In many districts and areas, debate around the questions raised by the Party on the problems of agricultural economy is developing vigorously. Our aim is to learn at first hand the opinion of rural workers on ways of organizing work, on remuneration, on land, on livestock and on many other issues. Below we publish some questions addressed to the workers of these enterprises and villages. Questions addressed to the tractor-vehicle combine The Elbasan tractor-vehicle combine is working to increase the efficiency of the use of agricultural machinery, to improve the quality of service to cooperatives and agricultural enterprises, and to shorten repair times and avoid leaving implements idle. What do you think of these measures? Are there still bureaucratic obstacles in this combine's relations with the village? How can the link between mechanics and the final result in production be made better?

IN THE DANCE OF WORK IT IS SEEN AS IN THE BOILING OF THE STOMACH [?] IN IBUK [?] More than 3,000 young men and women of school age, especially from the secondary schools of the Tirana district, on 4 December began the action of planting 3,000 olive saplings and 40 ha with fruit trees. Starting from this fact, especially in the secondary schools of the capital, various meetings were held, where the role of youth in the country's economic development actions was discussed. At the end, many students expressed the desire to take part in the action. Many young people, especially from the secondary schools, presented themselves at the designated place and enthusiastically began the work of planting olive trees, clearing the plots and arranging the drainage canals. The action is developing at a good pace. The young people are also giving valuable help in other seasonal tasks.

In the village of Bujan in the Tropoja district, the Party basic organization, relying on the discussions held in the collective and on the good attitude in work and life of comrade Shkëlqim Alia, has proposed him as a Party candidate. At the organization meeting, his qualities as a good worker, close to the masses, diligent and ready for the tasks assigned to him were spoken of. It was also emphasized that he has set an example in discipline and civic conduct. The reception will take place on Friday, in a simple ceremony attended by comrades from the basic organization, young men and women, and representatives of the collective.

With the speech of the day and the ... - POGRADEC - We met, at the forestry exploitation enterprise of Pogradec, a group of young people who are continuing the seasonal work in the forest. They told us about the goals they have set at the beginning of the new year, to improve technological discipline, save raw materials and increase production. Soon, this group of young people took their place in the work process. Some of them were engaged in arranging the timber, others in loading the transport vehicles. While the brigadier emphasized that they were entering the year 1990 with rhythm and inspiration, he underlined that the first results of January are encouraging. In Pogradec, as in other sectors of the economy, the new year has begun with mobilization to accomplish the plan tasks.

The education sector in the Lushnjë district has undertaken a series of measures to improve educational work in schools. At the center of attention are young teachers, methodological support, monitoring of lessons, and strengthening the link between school and family. The analyses carried out have shown that in some schools responsibility for lesson preparation and for following up on students with poor results must be increased. Education leaders stress that the work must be done carefully, without formalism and in cooperation with mass organizations.

The combine operators of the Cërrik farm report that during the first days of January work has been done to repair the machinery and secure the necessary parts for the upcoming campaign. Measures have been taken to organize the fuel depots and to use fuel economically. The farm collective stresses that the preparations are progressing according to schedule and that internal reserves will be better utilized.

- LIZHE - This year's work is also filled with the first successes. In the grain collection enterprise, several workers are standing out for diligence and responsibility. Among them are names mentioned as examples in meeting the norms and maintaining technological order. To take this spirit further, the leaders often organize discussions with the collective, where the best experiences are shared and workers with the highest results are asked to help others. (To be continued on page 2)

Signal Tirana — In the commercial unit of neighborhood no. 4, citizens complain about occasional shortages of food items and delays in supply. According to them, on some days bread, oil and other essential items are missing. Trade representatives said that the difficulties are related to transport and distribution, but residents are calling for immediate measures to prevent these cases from recurring. (To be continued on page 3)

What is your opinion? We are waiting for replies (p. 1) Economic thinking, the market debate (p. 2) The well-being of the republic to be universally good with care (p. 3) From the first battles of the year (p. 4)