Our revenues have not worked tonight In all departments of the Elbasan metallurgical combine efforts are being made to fulfill the monthly plan. At the Elbasan metallurgical combine many efforts are being made to meet this month’s plan targets. Latest data show that the pace of work is better in the steel, rolling, cement, pipe, and other departments. However, there is still work to be done in terms of workplace discipline, use of time, reduction of absences, and better organization of technological processes. In some departments shortcomings have been observed related to the supply of raw materials and transportation, which has caused obstacles in the course of production. The combine’s leaders and mass organizations are calling for the responsibility of every worker to be increased and for control at the workplace to be strengthened. Our revenues have not worked tonight [?]

In the coming days, the secretary of this commission, Robert Aoli, the general director of offices, Elmer Johnson, and the adviser on U.S. affairs to the chairman of the commission, Dr. Byron Jones, will hold talks with leaders of Albanian institutions regarding the democratization process in our country. On Sunday, in response to the invitation of the U.S. Congressional Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a delegation of this commission arrived in Tirana, composed of the commission secretary, Robert Aoli, the general director of offices, Elmer Johnson, and the adviser on U.S. affairs to the chairman of the commission, Dr. Byron Jones. Upon arrival in our homeland, the delegation was received at Rinas Airport by the director of the Second Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Astrit Fuga, as well as by the second secretary of the Embassy of the United States of America in Tirana, Fred Taylor. During its stay in our country, the delegation will hold talks with leaders of Albanian institutions on issues related to the democratization process in our country.

In several enterprises in the Peshkopi district, work is being carried out at better rates than in the first half of this month. In order to overcome difficulties and meet production targets, the working collectives of the enterprises in the Peshkopi district have better organized the second-shift work. According to yesterday’s data, in several enterprises during the second half of the month production rates have improved and tasks are being fulfilled more effectively. It is reported from the Bulqizë chromite mine that in the first half of this month only 82 percent of the plan was achieved, whereas during the second ten-day period 100 percent was reached. During this period at the Bulqizë mine the daily production norm has increased. Better results have also been achieved in the chromite mines of Shupenzë and Batër, in the Peshkopi mechanical plant, etc. — OPEN LETTER :

MEETING OF THE U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN TIRANA A delegation of the U.S. Congressional Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, headed by the commission secretary Robert Aoli, was received yesterday in Tirana by the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers. The meeting discussed issues related to political and economic developments in our country, as well as the mutual interest in expanding contacts. The members of the delegation were informed about the efforts being made in Albania to cope with economic difficulties and to deepen the democratization process. (Continued on page 2)

Elbasan, 20 August. (Our collaborator) By order of the Ministry of Education, registrations for the 1990-1991 school year have begun throughout the country. Measures have been taken to place pupils and prepare the teaching facilities. In many districts work is underway to secure textbooks and the material base. In Elbasan, according to data from the education directorates, the number of pupils is expected to increase compared with last year. School leaders are carrying out registrations according to the established deadlines. (Continued on page 2)

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(ATSH) For the first time in the presence of delegations of the American Congressional Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a meeting was held yesterday at the Ministry of People’s Defence between the Minister of Defence, K. Çarçani, and members of the delegation led by the commission secretary, Robert Aoli. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Tirana also took part in the meeting. The conversation took place in an open and friendly atmosphere. Issues related to our country’s defense policy, the organization of our armed forces, as well as some aspects of international cooperation, were discussed.

In Tirana, a 2,500-year-old surgeon will be honored? contemporary with flag and hundreds [?] Tirana, 20 August. As part of the activities organized on the occasion of the anniversary of the raising of the flag, several commemorative and cultural events will be held in the capital. One of the activities will also be the opening of a documentary and art exhibition. (Continued on page 2)