The working class is exercising its control more and more effectively every day, because, as is well known, the problems that require solutions are numerous and important for our uninterrupted development. At present, it is important to emphasize that participation in control is more fruitful, and that more concrete achievements and improvements are being made. A positive example was the work of the workers’ control group in Korçë in recent days, which went to the offices and heard residents’ complaints directly. It not only demanded accountability, but also held to account those who were not doing their work properly. Nevertheless, in some districts there are problems that deserve greater attention from the councils of the professional unions and the Party committees. For instance, the work of the workers’ control group that the Tirana Professional Union Council sent to the kindergartens was not without value. I say not without value because they also displayed weaknesses, but their work helped spur enterprises that are not working at the proper pace into action. At present, such enterprises in the fields of [text cut off] and supply, for example, in the large enterprises—[text cut off] The same happens in some oil enterprises and in the supply of workers in Patos and Ballsh. Despite this activity, the words of the workers’ control groups did not take root as they should have; they had no force. Certainly, they will not have force in the future either if, time and again, the most capable workers, who know how to exercise control but also not to “spare” anyone, are not selected. The point is to carry out honest, courageous and effective control by workers’ groups. Otherwise, controls may be organized and the already bureaucratized notion may prevail: “Observe, collect information, warn,” and nothing more. For look, for example, the workers’ control group went to the above-mentioned enterprises, but what voice was heard in their collectives? We raise the issue this way because, in some cases, the findings of the controls were put up for discussion among the administrative collectives. And so, the administrative employees of the supply enterprise [text cut off] The comments are unnecessary. We could cite other examples from this or that district, but we think these particular cases are enough to draw attention to the matter and to state clearly that some of those who organize and send out the controls, as well as some of those who receive and see them off, misunderstand the necessity of working-class control; indeed, some go even further and do not want to be inspected. It is clear why these phenomena occur: the former do not want to “fall out” with the nomenklatura, while the latter (the nomenklatura) do not want “trouble.” This is a matter of the utmost importance, to be understood and acted upon by both the Party committees and the councils of the Professional Unions. The notion that “we are exercising control” even when it is formal or superficial, and the attitude, “let those from the Professional Unions Council do the inspecting,” while we, [text cut off]—that at the grassroots we need not fall out with one another—must be fought vigorously. The problems are acute at the grassroots, where material goods are produced. It is not a question of fussing over trifles, such as “did he arrive at the enterprise at 7 o’clock or at 7:10?” Not that these things are unimportant. This is a time for initiatives and visible improvements in the struggle against bureaucratism and liberalism. Wherever workers’ control enters, justice must surely enter as well. This is important. It must surely enter as well. The activity of the workers’ inspection group sent by the Council of Professional Unions of Tirana without value, because there were also weaknesses and shortcomings in hygiene and cleanliness, and in preparing educational work plans... But to carry out such an inspection when there are other, higher-priority problems means conducting an inspection that could also have been postponed or dealt with in other ways. Would it not be better if, from time to time, inspections were felt more strongly in relation to export issues, supplying the people, and meeting production quotas...? Let us continue: More or less, an inspection of a superficial— THE DYEING FACTORY (TEXTILE COMBINE, BERAT) IS NOTED FOR HIGH QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY. (Photo: N. Xhufka)

This experience is worth examining — A conversation by our correspondent Frano Caka with the director of the pasture enterprise in Peshkopi, Shaban Përzhilla. — — In recent months, the initiative to turn the pasture enterprise into a diversified enterprise, and especially its achievements over one year, were assessed at the district Party bureau as the best evidence of the reserves the district has for increasing livestock production. To begin with, we gathered from agricultural economies livestock that had been completely rejected, which, had they stayed there, would either have been slaughtered or would have died. We selected the best shepherds and also used the services of the most outstanding workers. Of the 700 head we envisaged in the first year of this initiative, we built up a flock of more than two thousand small livestock. That is, three times the target, or as many as two agricultural economies, Kastrioti and Gjonica, have together—perhaps adding the 200 head kept by the Shumbat agricultural enterprise as well. Above all, we built up the enterprise’s flocks and capacity: three integrated livestock complexes and 33 barns, 10 of them for summer use. In other words, we created good conditions for every flock. — Perhaps you fell short in some of the duties for which the enterprise was established, Comrade Shaban? — On the contrary. We fulfilled all the plan indicators, while many items in the pasture investment work exceeded their targets. The main item, pastureland alone, was improved by 200 hectares more than planned. The land received twice the planned amount of water and fertilizer. — Livestock, very good. You have received many congratulations. But what about fruit-growing? It is, as it were, “half the initiative”... — We have made a good start here too. Ten to fifteen hectares of terraces have been planted with polyphyte grasses, as have hundreds of other hectares of unproductive land. These can also be planted with walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts, which are so necessary for the district’s small livestock and in such great demand in the market. It would be a good idea to obtain from these unproductive lands also [text cut off]. — This can be done especially well in lowland enterprises. They can make livestock raising profitable, because they do not have to use the manger for six months, as they do here in Dibër. Their pastures are open all year round. If they use them properly, they do not need a fodder base at all. If all 18 pasture enterprises in the districts here were to take this up, with an average of five thousand head each, that would mean the pasture directorate entering the five-year plan with 90,000 small livestock in the seventh five-year period—[text cut off]. — You saved about 350,000 lekë, which you then used as “funds” for livestock and fruit-growing. Perhaps you should mention this fact a little more quietly. Or could these reserves prompt the ministry to cut your funding? — We think any cut in funding would be entirely unjustified. We saved on some planting, used natural regeneration as a half-finished solution, and saved on the necessary seed, saplings and some of the work that had to be done. But these things cannot be done everywhere. The savings also include some work done with voluntary help, work campaigns, and assistance from other economic enterprises in the district. Above all, we returned these reserves to the economy. If things are judged bureaucratically by the ministry, anything can happen by now—even a cut could be made, although we expect a different approach. — It seems the pasture directorate had no part at all in the good example Peshkopia is setting. — The ministry’s specialists have so far taken a “cold” attitude toward our initiative. We asked them for some help. “The district has set you livestock targets; the district should find you the funds,” they told us. They did not support us; they did not even visit us once during the year. From the very beginning they opposed introducing livestock into the enterprise, without offering any argument. It seems to us that, given the importance of supplying the people, it is more “economical” to speak openly. We have repeatedly asked the specialists from this directorate to come and sit down with the specialists at the grassroots, so that we can debate and examine the problems. They have work too, and an administrative staff, but it seems that, quite apart from the geographical distance, the “troubles” created by our initiative keep them away from Peshkopi. In ’91 we will enter with seven thousand head, as pledged. Planning, even for the most [text cut off]—the possibilities are critical and open to us. But mere observations are of no use to the economy. We too are only at the beginning. We hope others will join in this work. — You are the only pasture enterprise that has introduced livestock and fruit-growing... — pasture directorate entering the seventh five-year period with 90,000 small livestock—[text cut off]. — and fruit-growing... — livestock—[text cut off] small livestock in the next five-year period... In this way we would also help, even if only a little, to supply the market with livestock products. The tasks set out by the Party are concrete. Other enterprises can join this “dance” too. Forestry enterprises have an administrative staff and sufficient land—indeed, more than we do. Agricultural enterprises have a very small livestock burden. The collection enterprise also has land under irrigation. There are many unused reserves. Polyphyte grasses could also be planted on some land. They could cover it with cattle. That would be good; cattle raising is livestock farming. Whichever way you look at it, within the district or with- “We have made good progress here too. Ten to fifteen hectares of terraced land planted with polyphyte grasses, and hundreds of other hectares on unproductive land. Walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts can also be planted there; they are needed for the district’s small livestock inventory and to meet the market’s substantial demand. It is not a bad idea to obtain grass, pasture and fruit from this unproductive land as well. This also speeds up the recovery of the investments. Cultivated grass, tree leaves, livestock manure, greenery and irrigation... What else does the land need to improve? Just last year we planted more than 15,000 walnut, hazelnut and chestnut trees. “How is it possible to manage so much work within one year? The plan targets as well as livestock— one year? The plan targets as well as livestock— —raising, as well as fruit growing. Everything has exceeded its targets. You built as much as a section of a construction enterprise, without additional funds or additional workers. Even a kindergar— and funds or additional workers. Even a kindergar—

Numerous political-social and cultural-artistic events were held in the district of Sarandë on the occasion of January 11, the 44th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic. Among them was the thematic afternoon “We Rejoice in Our Socialist Reality,” organized yesterday at the center of the high-type agricultural cooperative of Finiq. Cooperative members, councilors, veterans, young men and women, and Enver’s Pioneers took part. Also honored were Comrade Foto Çami, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Party’s Central Committee; Syrja Dosti, first secretary of the district Party Committee; Kosta Kaçollari, chairman of the district People’s Council Executive Committee; and other comrades. Through music and letters, interviews with veterans and young people, and so on, tribute was paid to the glorious 44-year path of our Republic, the work of the Party and Comrade Enver Hoxha; to the socialist transformations accomplished here, as throughout our country, in the reborn Vurg; to achievements on the production front and the high standard of living; and to the revolutionary optimism of the inhabitants of this area as they work to fulfill the major objectives in implementing the decisions of the Party’s 9th Congress and the directives of Comrade Ramiz Alia. The event was made even more joyful by the presentation of pension books to 41 women comrades from this agricultural economy, who are eligible under the decision of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly to lower the retirement age for women cooperative members. Many of these women expressed their deep gratitude to our dear Party, which has consistently shown concern for women and, at the same time, for everyone, [text as supplied: sentence corrupted] worked to advance and implement the general system of equality. They stressed that during the years of people’s power, among the village’s 240 families, 80 children are born each year; infant and child mortality [text as supplied: sentence corrupted]; and after one year, they have established nurseries, kindergartens, schools, a health center, counseling services, “Mother and Child.” Comrade Foto Çami also addressed the participants at the event. He wished the women cooperative members of Finiq enjoyment of their pensions and urged them always to remain active participants in the problems of development and further progress of the socialist village area. Afterwards, a visit was made to the homes of the women cooperative members who had received their pension books. (ATSH)

The Council of Ministers’ decision “On accelerating the provision of the people’s needs for oil-based fuel” was received with great enthusiasm. It has been welcomed with joy by the cooperative peasantry. In the district of Berat too, the great interest of all Party and government bodies, at both the center and the grassroots, in implementing this important decision is evident. As soon as radio and television broadcast the decision, and the press set out on its daily journey to the people, everyone felt a special emotion. As always, this time too the Party shares the people’s daily concerns. Meetings and conversations in the district of Berat clearly showed the full mobilization to implement this important decision. From the offices of the Party Committee and the Executive Committee down to the grassroots, after the decision had been discussed and explained to the people, calculations were made for the families in every village, and the numbers of lambs, kids, cattle and calves to be distributed from the brigade flocks and the cooperatives’ centralized herds were determined. The secretary of the District Party Committee, Comrade Bajram Vojvoda, reports that in the flock-raising zone there are 11,930 families, to whom 16,830 lambs and kids from the small flocks and 7,030 from the centralized herd will be distributed. The people’s councils must take great care to implement the decision properly. There must be no reversals or delays. This is a decision that shows great concern for supplying the people with meat throughout the year, and therefore great care must be taken in implementing it. Now is the time when a number of lambs and kids, calves and [qiga?] can be distributed to cooperative members’ families. More births are expected, and lambs and kids are also expected to be separated from their mothers. They will reach the required group of five and be given to cooperative members. Interest is evident in every agricultural economy. Discussions are lively in every brigade and every family home. The Council of Ministers’ decision has spurred cooperative members to throw themselves more vigorously into fulfilling this year’s tasks, especially caring for the wheat crop. The Lapardha cooperative is one of the largest in the district of Berat. It is outstanding in fulfilling its tasks in bread grains and industrial crops. It is particularly distinguished for its vegetables. Its heated greenhouse is well known, as it harvests produce twice a year. This cooperative covers a large area. It has broad expanses of plains and hills. It has experience in establishing, improving and perfecting brigade flocks, and has achieved results. These flocks are now well established for implementing the Council of Ministers’ decision. The cooperative comprises eight villages with around 12,000 people and more than 2,400 families. The chairwoman of the united people’s council, Comrade Nadire Prifti, informed us about the measures taken to implement this decision. Work has been done to explain it to cooperative members in the brigades. Everywhere it has been welcomed with great joy. Opinions have been discussed. The preparatory phase of implementation is now under way. (Continued on page 3) —tion, to hold discussions and examine the issues. They too have work to do, and their administration is new, but it seems to us that the “ateliers” opened by our initiative are kept away from Peshkopi more by geographical distance than anything else. We will enter ’91 with seven thousand head of livestock, as pledged. Planning—even for the most feasible things—is seriously lacking. We have plowing, transport and planting to do; we need equipment. We cannot keep asking our comrades in the district, the vehicle park and elsewhere for transport and work outside the plan. From the enterprise directorate’s fund, we reward those who brought in more than three head. If you do the calculations and provide incentives for collecting hay, you can gather enough not just for seven thousand head, but for many more. There are undoubtedly many problems, but we are convinced that with better coordination of the work, we will fulfill our pledges and quickly put our reserves to use.

The livestock-oriented agricultural cooperative of Goricë in the district of Korçë was named after Socialist Labour Hero Llazo Grazhdani. The livestock-oriented named after Socialist Labour Hero Llazo Grazhdani. On this occasion, a ceremony was held in the center of the village of Goricë e Vogël, attended by cooperative members from all the villages of this agricultural economy, veterans, councilors, Pioneers and relatives of the hero’s family, activists of mass organizations, young men and women, Enver’s Pioneers, and others. Also honored were the secretary of the district Party Committee, Naxhi Shahollari, and other comrades. The commemorative speech was delivered by the chairman of the Goricë agricultural cooperative, Pandi Andoni. The plaque on which is written “Koo- The cooperative farm with a livestock focus “Llazo Grazhdani” – Goricë» was inaugurated by Gjergji Krastafillaku, chairman of the Executive Committee of the district People’s Council. For those present, the amateur groups of this agricultural enterprise gave an artistic performance. (ATSH)

DISCUSSING THE COMPLETION OF SOME VEHICLE SHEDS IN UMB, DURRËS. (Photo: P. Omeri-ATSH) DISCUSSING THE COMPLETION OF SOME VEHICLE SHEDS IN UMB, DURRËS. (Photo: P. Omeri-ATSH)

● A good example is evidence of further reserves in livestock production (p. 1). ● The dispatcher’s office and warehouse that cast a shadow but are of little use (p. 2). ● Economic training is a demand of the times for middle-level agricultural staff (p. 3).