Comrade Ramiz Alia among the workers of Korçë - A popular picnic in the hills around the city - Everyone throughout our country rejoiced with all their heart yesterday, May Day, the International Workers’ Day. Everywhere there were joyful demonstrations, an unforgettable picture of social order and happiness; vitality and momentum in workplaces, around towns and villages, in residential areas. Those who build socialism with their work and defend the freedom of the Homeland celebrated this beautiful day with joy, expressing in a thousand ways their unwavering loyalty to the Party, Comrade Enver Hoxha and socialism. While the whole country was celebrating this holiday, in the beautiful mountains of Dardhë, the Party and state leader, Comrade Ramiz Alia, had also gathered with workers from Korçë to spend a few joyful hours. Joining them in the celebration was also Comrade Nexhmije Hoxha. There was cheer and liveliness everywhere. As soon as he arrived, Comrade Ramiz Alia was warmly welcomed by the workers and residents of Korçë. Arrayed on the green meadow decorated with flags and banners, they greeted him cordially, expressing their loyalty to the Party of Labour of Albania and their readiness to carry forward the revolutionary work begun by Comrade Enver Hoxha. Amid continuous cheers, Comrade Ramiz Alia greeted workers, cooperativists, intellectuals, young men and women, pioneers and veterans. Afterwards, he sat among them in the beautiful natural setting, speaking warmly about the life of the country, about the achievements and the tasks ahead. This festive day turned into a warm and unforgettable meeting. In this joyful setting, the participants expressed their determination to fulfill the plan’s tasks, increase production, strengthen discipline at work, and carry forward the democratizing processes within the framework of socialism. (Photo: A. Kosta)

Impressions When a friend comes to your home, people’s joy increases. Not by chance, then, the people of Korçë felt yesterday to be more beautiful, when Ramiz Alia was among them to celebrate May 1. Everyone came out before the Party and state leader with a feeling of hospitality and love. The atmosphere was warm, sincere and full of emotion. Smiling faces, firmly clasped hands, heartfelt greetings — these were the first scenes of this meeting. Amid the greenery and fresh air of Dardhë, the holiday took on an even deeper meaning. People remember moments like these for a long time, because they connect them with the most beautiful feelings for the country, for the Party, for socialism. Even the younger ones, as well as the veterans, felt the same joy. Workers’ Day was experienced as a day of unity, a day of pride and confidence in the future. (To be continued on page 2)

From the visit with the fishing workers in Lezhë There was no better place, the workers said, to celebrate May 1 than by the water and with the sailor’s work in mind. In Lezhë, their meeting yesterday took on a special meaning, because it came immediately after the 11th Plenum of the Central Committee of the PPSH. The workers, technicians and managers of the enterprise spoke about the new tasks, the need to increase production, to make better use of capacities and to improve the organization of work. They said that the decisions taken require work, dedication and faith in the future. In the discussions it was emphasized that the opening and democratization of the country’s life require greater responsibility, better discipline and a fight against foreign influences. The participants celebrated the holiday with songs and dances and with a pledge for better results. (To be continued on page 3)

From many people, from many joys Yesterday was filled with joy, with songs and dances. Everywhere people enjoyed May 1 not simply as a calendar holiday, but as a day of everyday work and pride in achievements. In many towns and villages, young people, workers, cooperativists and intellectuals went out into squares, hills and parks, holding popular picnics. Songs and dances, sports games and cordial meetings made this day even more beautiful. Red flags, banners and many slogans could be seen everywhere. People spoke about work, about plans and about the country’s future. This festive spirit was naturally linked to faith in socialism and in the Party. (To be continued on page 2)

FROM OUR DISTRICTS Shkodër - In workplaces and residential centers, citizens celebrated Workers’ Day with joy. In many places cultural and sports activities were organized. Elbasan - Workers and young people held festive gatherings and discussed the tasks of the coming months. Vlorë - In enterprises and cooperatives, May 1 was celebrated with broad participation and pledges to increase production. (To be continued on page 2)

The ideas and deeds of the day must be linked to the tasks set today by the Party; the contribution of every person must merge into the movement of the popular masses for the expansion of socialist democracy, led by the Party.