TO COMRADE RAMIZ ALIA FIRST SECRETARY OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE ALBANIAN PARTY OF LABOUR Dear Comrade Ramiz, As throughout the country, the decisions of the recent Plenums of the Party’s Central Committee have aroused a high spirit of mobilization and determination among the collective of our artistic institution, Kinostudio. Our collective often discusses matters vigorously and with civic concern, courage and a sense of responsibility, speaking about everything that happens in our everyday lives, as a modest contribution we wish to make to the ongoing processes of economic and political development and the democratization of the country’s social life. Where thought is alive, where there is dialogue and openness, criticism and frank self-criticism, there is no place for gossip or pettiness. This is a valuable lesson we draw from that broad mechanism of popular thought set in motion by the decisions of the recent Plenums and your programmatic speeches. This healthy spirit has put our collective in an active position. All discussions are characterized, first and foremost, by the determination to remain militants at all times for our great ideals. As is understandable, discussions about literature and art, especially cinema, an art so widely enjoyed and loved by the people, take pride of place. Works of high quality, worthy of our times and our cultured people, are the precious stones we will strive to add to the necklace of our national and socialist art. Deepening realism, combining the experience of the epic-scale films of the 1970s with the psychological treatments of the 1980s, the need for conceptual changes in documentary film, and, more generally, strengthening the national character of cinema have been and will remain at the center of Kinostudio’s creative efforts. We would like to inform you on this occasion that, alongside several films well received last year, such as «The Return of the Dead Army», «Bitter Spring of Summer», «Butterflies in My Cabinet», «The Train Leaves at Five to Seven», etc., we hope that some of our new works will be received with the same response: «The Ballad of Kurbin», which evokes centuries of sacrifice at the altar of the homeland’s freedom; «The Years of Waiting», which conveys the tragedy of the wound of economic emigration; «Loneliness», which presents the drama of a person who separates himself from his comrades for personal comforts; «A Boy and a Girl», which addresses contemporary problems of young people, etc. Documentary film is moving in the right direction, seeking to portray the economic and social problems of our time realistically and without illustration, and to contribute through the means of art to understanding and solving them. Meanwhile, animated film is also attracting the attention of foreign viewers through its distinctive visual treatment of the legends, fairy tales and ballads of our rich folk tragic tradition. Nevertheless, we remain ever indebted to our viewers and to the unstinting goodwill and care of all the specialists and workers. Perhaps more than in any other field, we feel and can see for ourselves how much beauty is brought by clarity of ideas, dialogue in a constructive spirit, a spirit of sacrifice, mutual assistance, harmony in relations and the use of gifts—and how much their opposites destroy. Each person naturally draws a parallel with our homeland. Its freedom and independence, the highest and most sacred dreams and desires of Albanians, and the attributes to which our generation, led by the Party, added love for socialist society, are secure and enduring when there is complete unity of purpose, when the motive of the Homeland prevails above all others, and when the goal that serves social progress and emancipation and the uninterrupted democratization of the country’s life takes precedence over every other aim. ...and through the means of art, to understand and solve them. Meanwhile, animated films are also attracting the attention of foreign viewers through their distinctive visual treatment of legends, fairy tales and ballads, which convey the richness of our folk heritage to our audience. Nevertheless, we remain ever indebted to our audience and to the great support and care shown to us by the Party and the state, just as we are aware that we must do everything possible to make the most of the substantial resources society spends on this art. We are a large collective with a distinctive specialization, in which the cinematographic works we produce are the fruit of the joint labor of creators from several disciplines and of a single- ... The collective of Kinostudio «Shqipëria e Re» ...Our time demands that we live and work every day with the militancy of a fighter on the front line, defending what is dearest to us—freedom; what we cherish most—the homeland; and what we have built with our blood and sweat—socialism. Our filmmakers will strive with all their strength to make their works a healthy spiritual nourishment for the working masses, inspiring them and powerfully contributing to their formation with high patriotic and socialist ideals.

FACING THE TASKS, FACING THE COMMITMENTS INTENSIVE WORK TO CLOSE OUT THE SECOND HALF-YEAR Where does Tirana stand with its campaigns? The important campaigns undertaken in Tirana have been discussed more than once: housing, employing the available workforce, and ensuring a good supply to the market. These are key issues in the life of every individual, every family and society as a whole. But what was done about them during August? According to information from the district executive committee, signed by Comrade Llambi Gegprifti, the committee’s chairman, good measures were taken this month, especially to resolve problems with the supply of materials for construction, while efforts to employ the available workforce and expand the retail, municipal and other networks have also increased. There is a schedule for the new apartments to be handed over each month. According to it, 1,114 apartments are to be handed over by September. In fact, as the information cited states, the figure for the eight-month period is 1,410, or 296 apartments more than the target. These surpluses are, of course, an incentive to exceed further targets. As for employment, the task was to put 4,700 available workers to work. In fact, 3,000 have been employed, and it is expected that the figure will reach 3,300 in two or three days. The target has still not been met. Why? Are there no jobs? No. There are still 900 vacancies at the textile combine, 200 at the automobile and tractor combine, 250 in the mines, etc. In all, around 2,000 vacant jobs are waiting to be filled. Expanding the retail network and other services is an urgent objective. Not a few new units are planned: 210 additional retail outlets and 216 municipal service units are to open during this year. So far, we have completed only a third of the task. How will these tasks proceed from here? We have no doubt that they will, but some shortcomings observed under conditions of tightening deadlines may have a negative effect. It is said, for example, that work on new apartment blocks is rarely carried out on two shifts, even where the supply of materials is complete. Can this be allowed to continue? Let us not forget: only four months remain in the year, and not even half the annual target has yet been reached. Further comment is unnecessary. The issue now is not that there are people for whom no work can be found, but that there are people who do not go to work where they are directed. Society has an interest in everyone working, because this is in the interests of the workers themselves, their families and society as a whole. This is a front that still demands focused attention. Greater initiative may be possible in the service sector. In what, specifically? In opening new units, certainly, but also in establishing certain necessary rules for private businesses, not to mention that they need to be expanded and put on a more organized and regulated footing. And there are other needs. In short, the tasks are great and the work must be intensive. Some respond to this demand better than others. The demands are now so high that no one can cover up another person’s shortcomings and deficits. Correspondent of «Zëri i popullit»

- LIBRAZHD - The working class of the Librazhd district fulfilled, seven days ahead of schedule, its eight-month targets for total industrial production; the production and renewal of machinery, equipment and spare parts; the turnover of goods; the volume of mechanized work; rail freight transport; afforestation; etc. The period’s targets were exceeded by more than 9,000 tons of ferronickel, 6,000 tons of chrome and other materials. Sixteen of the district’s 20 collectives fulfilled and surpassed their eight-month targets. Export targets received priority attention and were exceeded by more than 20 percent. The chrome and ferronickel mines together supplied an additional 8 million lekë worth of products for export. At the forefront of fulfilling the targets are the collectives of the ferronickel mine, Hero of Socialist Labour, the chrome mine and the mine construction site in Përrenjas, the collection and processing enterprise, the SMT, etc., which are striving to fulfill and exceed even the five-year-plan targets ahead of time. What is distinctive about this period is that all the overfulfillment results from a 3.6 percent increase in social labor productivity. The work done to implement the new economic mechanism effectively is also having a positive effect on financial indicators. This has enabled the working class to fulfill the period’s targets while saving around 2 million kWh of electricity. In August alone, more than 600,000 kWh of electricity and other materials were saved. The enterprise’s net income target was met at 107 percent, state budget revenues at 101 percent, costs were reduced by 936,000 lekë beyond the target, and cash revenues reached 102 percent of the target. However, not all enterprises are meeting their period targets according to plan. The wood-processing enterprise, which has fulfilled its targets regularly for four years, is at risk of failing to meet this year’s targets because the freight depot in Përrenjas is not honoring its contracts to transport timber from the forests. At the freight depot, some drivers did not work during the eight-month period, mainly because of a shortage of tires, but also of fuel. The construction enterprise is also failing to meet its targets, and its deficits are worsening because of shortages of cement and other materials. The district geological enterprise, established this year, has also incurred some deficits because of a lack of transport vehicles, certain materials and a technical base. There is a possibility that these collectives too, relying on the fighting spirit of the workers and receiving differentiated assistance from the relevant ministries, can overcome this situation. XHEVDET ALMETA

At the invitation of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, a parliamentary delegation of the Republic of Finland arrived in our country yesterday for an official visit. The delegation is headed by Markus Aaltonen, chairman of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. At Rinas Airport, the delegation was welcomed by the chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the People’s Assembly, deputies of the People’s Assembly, officials of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, etc. (ATSH)

Yesterday afternoon, Foto Çami, chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the People’s Assembly, [received] the parliamentary delegation of the Republic of Finland, headed by Markus Aaltonen, chairman of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. Yesterday afternoon, Foto Çami, People’s Assembly, [received] the parliamentary delegation of the Republic of Finland, Committee. During the conversation, which took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, Comrade Foto Çami, among other things, noted the good relations that exist between Albania and Finland and the possibilities for expanding and further developing them, in the interests of both our peoples. (Continued on page 4) ...it is understandable that discussions about the literature of the title, particularly about cinematography, which is an art so widely embraced and loved by the people, take first place. Works of high quality, worthy of our time and our cultured people, are those precious stones that national art. In the past, too, cinematography created films that secured their special role in our art, both for their ideological messages and for their outstanding artistic values. But we are aware that there should and could have been more of them, as was also emphasized in the review of cinematography conducted by the Secretariat- ... ...headed by the Chairman of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Markus Aaltonen. of the Standing Commission on Foreign Affairs- ... good relations between Albania and Finland and the opportunities to expand and further develop them, in the interests of both our peoples. ...with the People’s Assembly, etc.

Signed as law, carried out as a wish On August 9, 1990, the freight depot in Gjirokastër filed a claim against the wood-processing enterprise concerning transit timber and timber that had to be transported to Ballsh. Two days later, on August 11, the wood-processing enterprise took the depot to arbitration over firewood deliveries directly and over mine props and barrels. The case was heard. Both enterprises were penalized, because neither had made use of the possibilities and reserves available to fulfill its tasks. But why did they rush to arbitration? To stake their claims first, each trying to get there ahead of the other, and to forestall trouble when winter came and shortages arose in the supply of firewood to citizens. There is a lack of responsibility in fulfilling tasks: contracts are signed, called law at the outset, and then turned into a wish. This is unacceptable, especially now, under the current working conditions and with the new economic mechanism. The role of contractual relations will become more determi- ... - GJIROKASTËR - ...native, as those who have entered into them know, but others too should appreciate it—those who say they are preparing for January 1, while taking into account the direct impact contractual relations have on production and workers’ incomes. What is happening? Total industrial production in the district has reached 104 percent of the target, but 34 product types have not been produced as planned. Nevertheless, with the exception of the commercial buying-and-selling enterprise, the others show no concern about meeting their targets, even though contracts have been signed and shortages are affecting supplies to the people. The phosphorite mines in Kushatbardhë, which have adopted the new economic mechanism and operate according to the «marketable production» indicator, achieved only 13 percent of their June plan and 20 percent of their July plan. Yet the depot that is holding them back has not taken them to arbitration, and it has a large stock of production on hand. Contracts turned into wishes seem «all in order» when their assessment does not take the form of a legally binding obligation from the moment they are approved. The district Chamber of Commerce has held talks with agricultural economies such as NB «Muzafer Asqeri», NB Libohova and NB Lunxhërisë to produce 9,000 quintals of watermelons for export, but has not entered into any contract for this. The matter cannot even be adjudicated until the agreement has been signed and legalized. Despite the consumption needs of the district’s market and neighboring areas, produce is left over and goes to waste. The municipal enterprise reaches the extreme: it makes no contracts with any of the consumer enterprises for water and electricity, and they use these supplies without knowing how much they use or accounting for it, even under such exceptional circumstances. A contract is law, but some treat it more as a formula and carry it out as a wish. To prevent this from continuing, the economic screws must be tightened further. Legal penalties should also be applied to enterprises, as well as to the responsible managers. THANAS DINO

The chairman of the Council of Ministers of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, Comrade Adil Çarçani, sent the following telegram to Ante Markoviç, chairman of the Federal Executive Council of the Assembly of the SFR of Yugoslavia: «We learned with deep sorrow of the news of the serious accident at the Dobrnjas mine in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where there were many casualties. On behalf of Albania and in my own name, we send you and the families of the victims our sincere condolences.» (ATSH)

An official trade delegation headed by Kostandin Hoxha, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade of the People’s Republic of Albania, arrived in Moscow. At the Moscow airport, the delegation was welcomed by Osad Çuk, Deputy Minister of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, and fu- ... (Continued on page 4)

Moments from work at the lamp factory in Vlorë. (Photo: N. Xhufka)

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