— At the Metallurgical Combine, Elbasan An observation during the second shift — In some cases, serious breaches of discipline are treated as something normal — — something normal — It has been said many times—not just once or twice—that there are major shortcomings in the use of working time at the Elbasan Metallurgical Combine. Plenty of meetings have been held for this purpose, confrontations and gatherings, and even campaigns by the trade-union organizations. Nevertheless, the losses are still great. As if nothing were wrong, dozens of workers, especially those in auxiliary departments, abandon their workstations and go home. This truth was recently confirmed by a group from the Party committee of the district. From 20:30 to 22:30 (August 14), an inspection was carried out in all the combine’s plants. A large number of employees had left early during the second shift. At the rolling mill and Plant No. 12, at the power and nickel-cobalt plants, and at the oxygen factory, attendance at work was without significant absences; at the mechanical plant, the situation can only be described as unimaginable! In its mechanical workshop, only one worker was found on the job out of about 60 who should have been on shift! Having formed a sort of “partnership” with one another, the workshop supervisor, the engineer and … had also left. The same was true in the forge shop, but here the “rush” to leave had left all the furnaces and the electrical control room switched on, even though not a single worker remained…?! Truly alarming! Indifference, the absence of accountability and mutual indulgence have caused—and continue to cause—this situation, bringing immeasurable losses to the combine. For example, on the day of the inspection, the cast iron poured at 17:00 was not sent to the steel plant because the two laboratory technicians from the cast-iron plant, who were supposed to carry out the analyses, had left. The technological process was interrupted. The laboratory technicians on the third shift had to come in, carry out the analyses, and the cast iron had to be transported before work could resume at the steel plant—after five hours! Are these flagrant violations of work and technological discipline in the workers’ interests? Anyone would answer: “No!” Then why don’t production administrators take action? Are workers’ interests being protected when production targets are not met, when furnaces and machinery are left running with nobody working on them, when the technological process is interrupted because someone doesn’t feel like staying at their post? Our income has no source other than our work — LETTER TO THE EDITOR — We are three workers in the bearing department of the agricultural machinery plant in Korçë. Since July 1, our department has been operating as an independent accounting unit. It is too early to talk about the effectiveness of this arrangement. Nevertheless, one thing is clear to us as workers: it will bring benefits, not through orders but through work. This depends on all of us—workers, managers and specialists. Without production and lower costs, there can be no increase in income. But increasing production—or, more accurately, selling more goods—means not only more sweat and more discipline, but also more creative thinking. We are seeking this together. There is no need for a hammer to be held over our heads to ensure discipline; responsibility alone should be enough. We take this responsibility, and we can do it even better. But there is another kind of administrative order at work among us every moment of the day. The turner does not excuse the forge worker for being late or careless when the latter fails to send semi-finished products for turning; likewise, the refrigerator technician is raising his voice and holding the turner accountable for failing to pass the product on time. This is not about quarrelling and shouting, but about making demands and showing… mutual understanding. He emphasized that Albania supports positive steps that contribute to strengthening peace in Europe and…

On Sunday, a delegation of the U.S. Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe arrived in Tirana, headed by the commission’s chairman, Senator Denis de Koncini. At Rinas Airport to welcome them were Rolanda Dhimitri, deputy chair of the Permanent Commission on Foreign Affairs of the People’s Assembly of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania; Dritëro Agolli, secretary of this commission; Petraq Pojani, director for Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and others. (ATSH)

Foto Çami, Chairman of the Permanent Commission on Foreign Affairs of the People’s Assembly, received on Sunday afternoon the delegation of the U.S. Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, headed by the chairman of this commission, Senator Denis de Koncini. Foto Çami, Chairman Assembly, received on Sunday afternoon the in Europe, headed by the chairman of this commission, Senator Denis de Koncini. In conversation with them, Foto Çami expressed, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the People’s Assembly, his pleasure at having the opportunity to meet and talk with the American parliamentarians. He told the members of the delegation about the history and centuries-long struggles of our people for freedom and independence, emphasizing the great transformations that have taken place in every field since liberation. He spoke about new developments in our country, as well as good relations and progress taking place within the framework of the democratization of all aspects of life, both in the economic sphere and in legislation, and Albania’s readiness to expand its participation in various international organizations. He also noted the importance Albania has attached to the process of European cooperation and security, in whose activities it is participating as an observer. On these and other issues, the members of the U.S. congressional delegation said they admired the spirit of freedom and independence of the Albanian people and respected Albania for it. They spoke about the purpose and activities of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which they represent, and emphasized that they had welcomed Albania’s participation in this process as an observer. Foto Çami expressed confidence that the visit of this delegation of American congressmen to our country would serve cooperation and the development of relations between our two countries, and strengthen friendship between the two peoples. Also present at the meeting were Stefan Qirjako, member of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly; Affairs of the People’s Assembly; In honor of the delegation of congressmen from the United States of America, Foto Çami, Chairman Assembly, hosted a dinner on Sunday at the “Tirana” Hotel. The dinner was attended by Enver Hallili, Minister of Justice; Kleanthi Koci, President of the Supreme Court of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania; Llambi Gegprifti, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Tirana District People’s Council; Muhamet Kaplan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Prof. Sofokli Lazri, director of the Institute for the Study of International Relations; members of parliament, senior state officials, intellectuals, and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The dinner took place in a friendly atmosphere. (ATSH)

Yesterday, Foreign Minister Reis Malile received the delegation of the U.S. Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, headed by the chairman of this commission, Senator Denis de Koncini. Yesterday, Foreign Minister Reis Malile received the Denis de Koncini. During the meeting with the American congressmen, Reis Malile spoke about Albania’s foreign policy and the expansion of its international relations, and, in this context, about the importance of normalizing relations between the United States and the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, as well as new developments in Europe. He stressed in Europe. He spoke about the importance that the activities of the CSCE have acquired under the new political conditions, especially now that we are on the threshold of its institutionalization. Albania, he said, is interested in making a direct contribution to the security and cooperation fields of this process. Reis Malile also underscored the need to strengthen the UN as the only universal organization of a political character. He also addressed the process of Balkan cooperation and expressed confidence that, through joint efforts, the meeting of Balkan foreign ministers, to be held soon in Tirana, would take place in a constructive spirit and advance Balkan cooperation. Senator de Koncini, Senator Sarbanes and Congressman Moody, for their part, praised the independent policy pursued by Albania in its current activities. They welcomed Albania’s participation in the processes of security and cooperation in Europe, expressing the conviction that Albania would be an active member of them in the future. They also praised Albania’s role in Balkan cooperation, as an integral part of the positive processes in Europe. (ATSH)

Yesterday, the delegation of the U.S. Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe held a series of activities in the capital. Yesterday, the in Europe held a series of activities in the capital. In the morning, it met with Kleanthi Koçi, of Albania. In response to the American parliamentarians’ questions, he briefed them on our legislation. The President of the Supreme Court also focused in particular on the measures that have been and are being taken to improve and democratize Albanian legislation, especially the Criminal Code. He underli… (Continued on page 4)

— Officials who set out to procure supplies end up in clubs — There are many collectives and many people who, despite the difficulties caused by the drought, shortages in supplies, and so on, take on major tasks and tackle them with discipline. They are everywhere. This is also borne out by the fact that, out of 38 enterprises, only 6 failed to meet their seven-month targets in the district of Dibër. These achievements are impressive. Also impressive is the wall… Xhelal Kurti, with 5–6… whom we met on Sunday working on the new… palace, although as it was a day off we might have expected to find them out strolling. Their work should inspire those workers, communists and officials who stay at their posts—not only for eight hours, but longer when the work requires it. Meanwhile, it is… and it is not right that some others, from Monday to Saturday, spend working hours in clubs and cafés. We made an observation on this on Monday in Peshkopi. Between seven and eight in the morning, the tourist café was packed. Even the previous day, Sunday, a day off, it had not had so many customers. Seeing officials and workers among them, one’s thoughts immediately turn to what construction workers told us: around 1,300 absences had been recorded in their enterprise over six months, and 3,361 workdays had been lost because of shortages in supplies. This enterprise met only 55 percent of its July targets. “We have no supplies, there is no cement, the fuel doesn’t arrive,” managers complain at meetings and review sessions. In fact, the allocations of both cement and fuel were far higher than what was needed to meet the plan. “There are difficulties, we workers know that too. We know that our brigade at the Qendra construction site is waiting for the materials base, which comes from imports. But can you blame others for the gravel and sand?” (Continued on page 2) It does not start out as a matter of supplies and end up in the clubs—with the burden on their shoulders, not just for eight hours but, when the job requires it, even longer. Meanwhile, they are on their own 7 and 8 day before, Sunday, a day off, there had not been so many customers. Seeing among them some officials, but also workers, one’s thoughts immediately turn to what the over six months at their enterprise, and 3,361 workdays had been lost because of supply shortages. This enterprise fulfilled supplies, there is no cement, the fuel isn’t arriving,» the supplies of both cement and fuel, in terms of allocated quotas, plan. — that our brigade at the Central construction site is waiting for materials, which come from imports. But can you blame other people for the gravel and sand?» (Continued on page 2) ...logical? not met, when the furnaces and machinery remain switched on but nobody is working at them, when the technological process is interrupted because someone does not feel like staying on top of the job? First and foremost, those most interested of all in the smooth running ... We closed July as a department (Continued on page 2)

Yesterday, enrollments for the 1990–1991 school year began throughout the country. Alongside preparations to make a good start on September 1, measures have been and are being taken to implement the decisions of the 11th Plenum of the Party’s Central Committee and the directives of Comrade Ramiz Alia, in order to continue advancing the development of our people’s education without interruption and raise the standard of school work in every respect. In the district of Tirana, more than 70 percent of pupils enrolled yesterday. The figure reached 90 percent in many schools, such as “Kosova,” “20th Anniversary,” “Fan Noli,” in Kërrabë, and others. Of the 80,000 pupils in total, 7,190 are little ones entering first grade. Thanks to the work done to further extend secondary education, this year more than 80 percent of pupils who have completed the eight-year school will attend it. The number of pupils attending the agrozootekni track at the district’s agricultural secondary schools will increase by 100. Meanwhile, all work has been accelerated with the aim of having the school buildings ready for … (Continued on page 2)

Near the town of Gramsh, the 47th anniversary of the formation of the «Vërçë-Sulovë» partisan battalion was celebrated. At the rally held here were also a member of the Political Bureau of the Party’s Central Committee and Minister of Transport, comrade Hajrredin Çeliku; the chairman of the Executive Committee of the district People’s Council, Bajram Neza; as well as guests from neighboring districts. The rally was opened by Bilbil Jaupi, First Secretary of the district Party Committee. On behalf of the Party’s Central Committee and personally of our beloved leader, comrade Ramiz Alia, as well as the Council of Ministers and the General Council of the Democratic Front of Albania, ... (Continued on page 3)

As part of this year’s economic cooperation with the German firm «FINANC-BY-TRADE», a contract was signed to build a refrigerator for vegetables and fruit in Tirana, with a storage capacity of 2,500 tons and a value of around 4.5 million dollars. This facility will be the first in cooperation with the firm for vegetables and fruit, where production will be processed using modern techniques and technology, from washing and packaging to storage. The construction of the refrigerator through economic cooperation, besides saving the harvest at work and separately, will significantly improve the regularity of market supplies in quantity, variety, quality and commercial standards. The refrigerator will be built during the first six months of 1991 and paid for through the increase in the value of products processed in the refrigerator, by 1993. Correspondent of «Zëri i popullit»

The villages of Hajdaraj and Kasharaj lie right on the outskirts of the city of Lushnjë. Many houses in Hajdaraj, situated on and along the hillside, can be seen from the city. Between the hills where the two neighboring villages extend lies a large reservoir, built recently. When the waters of Banja flow into it, it will take on the proportions of a real lake. It is planned that this picturesque place will in the future become a recreation spot for city residents. Thus, in the not-too-distant future, the two villages will become part of the city. But how long might this future take? The latest plenums of the Central Committee, encouraging in every way the development of our society, are also hastening the processes of moving from model to reality. It is known that investments in the villages have required sacrifices, and for the future we must invest in the present. Such investments are essential in various villages. The villages in question are three kilometers from the city, but when you become familiar with their life in detail, you get the impression that they are 30 kilometers away. Many other villages of the plain ... [logo] Reportage — Of course. In summer it has made things cooler, while it has made winter milder. — Is that all? — Of course, you mean its impact on our economy. For now, it is a paradox. — Couldn’t an electric pump or a motor pump be used to water the crops around it? — It was promised, but nothing has been done so far. — Although the terrain in your region makes sports facilities difficult, couldn’t all kinds of water sports be developed here? Couldn’t some boats be built to take residents to the tunnel? And couldn’t a day camp for children be opened? And so the conversation spreads its wings of imagination. If only the leaders had the imagination, how much more beautiful the model of the future would become! Here is what they would wish for, wishing it to be ... Whenever you share all these thoughts enthusiastically with an economist or financier, they cut you short: «That’s all very well, but where are we supposed to find the funds? Where can we find this and that?» That is enough for imagination to dry up, creative desire to fade, and people to lower their expectations. You end up feeling like nothing but a dreamer. Here is what agronomist Menella Robo said: «As an export crop, we have only tobacco. We are making every effort to improve it with high quality. We are also thinking of setting up a greenhouse for tomatoes and cucumbers. We will establish a vineyard. We will plant watermelons and peppers...» Dileush might be surprised by the agronomist’s words. Is it really so difficult to plant the things he mentions?! The point is that the center’s rigid plans have weighed on the village for years, indeed on an entire region. In Hajdaraj village, only three crops are planted: wheat, sunflower and tobacco. And two kinds of trees: olives and figs. Above, we spoke about bureaucracy and limited planning. Certainly, this has brought about the current situation. As a result, some fruits have disappeared, while others are becoming scarce. In the Myzeqe area, a very tasty variety is grown, lemon onion, very tasty and slender; likewise, the Shah orange with pomegranate, seedless mandarin oranges, etc. They grow beautifully, but only on certain plots or in certain farms, as if the others there ... have a residence permit. What was promised to ... (Continued on page 3)