AN EXAMPLE OF ENCOURAGEMENT The success of the farmers, in the fertilizing and cleaning campaign, has mobilized many citizens, students and pensioners, part-time cooperativists and others. The work is being carried out with dedication. Citizens from the city neighborhoods, as well as from the village, are responding with all their strength to the call of the collective of the city's agricultural production unit. Thus, at the Cerik Agricultural Enterprise, out of 5,000 olive trees planted to replace the old ones, the work has been completed on 1,600. The rest will be planted soon. Also in the pruning of the olive trees, which had to be finished, 150 people took part. Other works and services are also being carried out in agriculture. They have been undertaken voluntarily, with the support of the production collective, by citizens from the city neighborhoods, school students and pensioners, providing valuable help. In the vegetable brigade, more than 30 volunteers are working on preparing the land for early plantings. Meanwhile, in the fruit-growing sector, 220 volunteers have taken part, carrying out various works on time. In the field brigade, work is under way on collecting organic manure, land levelling and other tasks. Here, 500 citizens have worked. In the olive-growing area, as well as in the care of fruit trees, pensioners and activists have been numerous. This broad mobilization has turned into a valuable campaign and is helping to successfully accomplish the tasks. The front and women's organizations, as well as other social organizations, have also been mobilized to set an example of work. In Çerik one can truly speak at length about the March of the orchards [?], about mass mobilization and about the good spirit that has embraced the town and the countryside.

(Photo: I. Lika) The figure behind the word The eighth spring in Bogovë ● 6,000 lambs born and 10.5 tons of meat sold in the first 70 days of this year, notable indicators of a good start for livestock breeding in the united agricultural cooperative of Bogovë. "Aqë habitshi blloku dhe qengjëzë, haneu ve!". More than 1,600 sheep and goats have given birth. A part of them have been raised in an exemplary manner. Shepherds such as Petrit Gjerazi, Kostaq Muci, Luan Prifti, Petrnit, Fatmir Skrapari, proved to be the most capable. 16 qese-vagë, 40 presa [?], 60 gjizë [?] and many other products have been secured for the market. In the livestock sector, a great deal of work is also being done on feeding the animals and increasing milk production. (To be continued on page 4) Partial View of the Dam Being Built in the Rencë Stream (Photo: I. Lika)

— Experience from Vlora — In schools and production settings, the activity of exhibitions featuring teaching aids and students’ products has become widespread. In the district of Vlora, organizing exhibitions where tools, instruments, models, maquettes and various objects made by school students in cooperation with teachers and the production base are displayed is now a familiar practice. Comrade Myqso, the comrades of the teaching collective of the agricultural secondary school and the 8-year schools have opened exhibitions that testify to the growing creative abilities of the students. These include teaching aids for various subjects, simple devices, mechanical models, wood and metal work, paintings and drawings. These activities have great educational value and bind the students more closely to work. SILË QOQJA Distinguished teacher

— Special features from Shkodra — 1. The teaching staff of the artistic secondary school „Prenkë Jakova", within the framework of leisure activities, organized this year the sale of artistic works as well, which were much appreciated. From the exhibition opened in the school premises, with paintings, graphic works, sculptures and other works, some were bought by various citizens to place in their homes. This activity was valued as useful and further encouraged the creativity of the young. 2. A pedagogical and educational tradition has become established at the 8-year school „Liria” in the city of Shkodra. During various social and productive activities, its students landscaped a small garden near the school and continue to maintain it with dedication. In this flower garden, with an area of about 110 square meters, seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs and several decorative saplings have been planted. It is now a pleasant environment for the children and for the neighborhood. VANGJEL STEFA

Tirana. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, Nels Malila, paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of Bulgaria. During his stay he held talks with the Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Petër Mlladenov [?], as well as with other state personalities. The talks dealt with bilateral relations, issues of economic, trade and cultural cooperation, as well as problems of the international situation. The visit was assessed as useful for further strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries. (To be continued on page 4)

The mother of the singer, Bret Tregner [?], whose life had been saved in a heart operation, publicly expressed her gratitude, on behalf of her son’s very existence, to the Brazilian doctors. She said that without the help of the specialist doctors, her life would have been in serious danger. Taking this statement into account, the singer decided to send the President of Brazil a symbolic gift. It was widely commented on as an example of American show-business publicity. The newspaper notes that sometimes even sincere gestures turn into instruments of propaganda. (ATSH)

Sketch The largest artistic center of district 26-40(?) of Korçë, the 50th anniversary "Vexhi Buharaja", organized yesterday the "courtyard festival", a pleasant event with broad participation from students, teachers and parents. In the school courtyard there were artistic performances, songs, dances, recitations and humorous sketches. Corners were also opened with handicrafts, drawings and students’ paintings. The festival was accompanied by various sports games and a joyful atmosphere. This activity, besides its entertaining side, also had educational value, because it brought the school closer to the family and the community. At the end, symbolic prizes were awarded to the most active students and the most distinguished classes. (Photo: A. Dhamo) The largest artistic center of district 26-40(?) of Korçë, the 50-year-old "Vexhi Buharaja"

Exemplary work, various activities