The plenum of the Central Committee of the BRPSH was held Yesterday, in the hall of the Palace of Congresses in the capital, the plenum of the Central Committee of the Albanian Workers' Youth Union met. At this forum of great importance, the educational and organizational work of the youth under the present conditions was analyzed and the tasks for increasing its role in the social, political and economic life of the country were defined. The plenum stressed that the new generation must always be in the vanguard of defending the homeland, socialist ideals, and discipline in work, study and life. The need to intensify political-ideological activity, to strengthen ties with the masses of young people at the base, to encourage creative initiatives, and to wage an unceasing struggle against foreign influences and liberal attitudes was discussed. The plenum assessed that the youth have given good proofs in production, in volunteer actions, in the army, in school and culture, but it called for these experiences to be deepened further. Weaknesses were noted in some basic organizations and greater responsibility was demanded from the leading cadres. Matters of military preparation, moral education and ideological steadfastness were also addressed. At the end, a plan of measures was approved for the further improvement of the work of the BRPSH at all levels. [Continues on page 2]

Fruits of innovative thinking New industrial products for the market TIRANA. At the center for the manufacture of machinery and equipment for textiles of the Agricultural Mechanical Enterprise "Enver" in the capital, work is under way to produce, within its own facilities, several valuable machines and pieces of equipment with high output, such as a three-needle industrial sewing machine, an automatic filling machine, and processing machinery for the leather industry, etc. These new devices, the result of innovative thinking and its practical application, are being designed and built in close cooperation between specialists at the center and staff from the Institute of Mechanical Studies and Design. At the center's display stand, other new objects and pieces of equipment are presented, where electronics and microelectronics are used. Such examples include the mechanism that calculates payments for vehicle drivers, the automatic device for the milk laboratory, etc. At the center's stand, attention was drawn to the device that automatically performs the analysis of milk, making it possible to determine the fat content quickly and accurately. These days, the technological preparation has been completed and work is under way to produce a new agricultural machine for sunflower harvesting. An array of very interesting data is presented by N[T][?] N[?]ëri on the mechanization of gardens. — SH. DJEMA

SHKODËRIN Movement of Tjaçefi, co- mander on empty roads SHKODRIN. Thousands of volunteers have taken part for 5 days and nights in a row in clearing the city of fallen snow and ice, mainly in the "Skënderbeg" neighborhood. Work began with the narrowest and consequently most difficult streets. Citizens and workers, specialists and students, young men and women, with shovels, pickaxes and other tools, worked with dedication. In many sections the passage of vehicles was made more difficult, but it was kept under control. Leaders of the councils and municipal enterprises were engaged to coordinate the work. Neighborhoods where the snow had blocked entrances and alleys were especially assisted. In many places, circulation was made possible even for goods and service transport vehicles. — A. KACINI

Intensified cooperation in the district of Shkodër has been much in correspondence these days These are the living forces that make the market richer and more varied. Consumer goods have been continuously delivered to the shops of the agricultural cooperatives in the district of Shkodër. Agricultural and livestock products, vegetables, fruit, meat, milk, cheese, eggs and other products have entered the city. These supplies, in addition to easing the city market, also create income for the cooperatives. This has become especially evident in recent months, as demand has increased. Traders and cooperative leaders have concluded contracts and more stable forms of cooperation. In many points of sale in the city, the results of better organization are being felt. [Continues on page 2]

KUMANOVA E MORËN PËR RRUGË TË MËRGJIZUAR IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE 9th PLENUM A valid path does not open the way to production KUMANOVA E MORËN FOR A GLITTERING ROAD [?] The winter-bark harvesters in the enterprises of the district's cooperation are paying special attention to raw materials, the pace of production and ensuring the conditions for implementing the decisions of the 9th Plenum. In many workshops, standards have been revised, technological discipline has been improved and more personal responsibility is being demanded. But the situation is not satisfactory everywhere. In some places, formalism and organizational delays become obstacles to the required pace. It is necessary for every link of the production mechanism to function more accurately and with calculation. Only in this way will the decisions of the Plenum have a full effect on economic results. [Continues on page 2]

USA: Aims for military modernization (Continues on page 4) The American Secretary of Defense [Dik][?] Çeni[?] declared that the American armed forces will focus their attention on modernizing equipment, improving combat training and increasing readiness. The commentary emphasizes that the new programs are linked to international developments and to the need to preserve strategic superiority. Aircraft, missile systems and other advanced means were mentioned. [Continues on page 4]

On 15-16 February 1990, the proceedings of a meeting of specialists from the Balkan countries, devoted to energy issues, will take place in Tirana. Representatives from Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia and Turkey will take part. The meeting will examine the possibilities for exchange of experience, scientific-technical cooperation and the rational use of energy resources. [Continues on page 4]