- Three telephone conversations in response to the problems raised yesterday by the [?] brigade

- DURRËS - The campaign will be accompanied by a series of economic measures to speed it up. To illustrate these measures, let us take Rrëshbull, where among the various measures is one to improve the method of rewarding cooperative members. Since this economy will harvest most of its area with combine harvesters, the economic plan aims to provide incentives for mechanics, that is, combine-harvester operators and workshop workers. This measure benefits both parties, the cooperative as well as the combine-harvester operators. For each quota completed, the combine-harvester operator will be paid 6 new lek by the cooperative; for every 10 percent exceeded, he will receive an additional 30 percent in wages; for exceeding the quota by 20 percent, he will receive a further 30 percent in additional wages, paid by the economy itself, on top of his salary at the SMT. In line with the quotas achieved by combine-harvester operators, rewards have also been planned for vehicle drivers. If the campaign is completed in 15 days, as targeted, all mechanics workers will receive one month’s salary from the cooperative. Material incentives have also been planned for the combine-harvester operator who works to the highest standard. It is understood that the agricultural economy will also benefit, because these measures will help ensure that the harvesting, threshing and collection of the wheat are completed as quickly as possible, with quality and without losses. At the Gjeplaj agricultural cooperative, too, following discussions, decisions have been made to encourage the speed and quality of harvesting, as well as the other campaign operations. Specifically, for every quota harvested by hand by 15 June, a cooperative member will be rewarded with twice the value of one quota. Similar measures have been set in other agricultural economies in this district. For these measures to bear fruit, greater care must also be taken to eliminate shortcomings. As can be seen, tires are missing in some places; elsewhere they say that there is not enough lubricating oil; and in another cooperative, combine-harvester operators complain of a shortage of alcohol. In some cooperatives where harvesting is done by hand, sickles are also in short supply, even though the agricultural supply department says, “we have fulfilled the plan.”

- ELBASAN - The wheat harvesting and threshing campaign in the plain and hilly areas of the Elbasan district began several days ago. As at the start of last year’s campaign, more wheat is being harvested by hand than by combine harvester. Of the 1,200 hectares harvested so far, only 250 hectares have been harvested by combine. Meanwhile, while hand harvesting is exceeding the schedule by 140 hectares a day, across the district combine harvesting reaches about 80 hectares, against the 200 hectares per day planned for this period; many combine harvesters are standing idle. “This morning, 11 cooperative chairmen called me by telephone, rightly asking for supplies,” says Ismail Çerri, head of the district agriculture section. “And the comrades in the agricultural economies are right to be concerned, because every delay in harvesting leads to considerable production losses. Today they notified us that we could collect lubricating oil in Durrës, but this does not get us out of our difficult situation. Whom should we give this to first ...”

Several times recently, when workers’ control groups have been carrying out their activities, at the conclusion of their work people at enterprises and at the district councils of the BP have asked them: “Did you dismiss anyone? What about the director, are you going to remove him?” Some trade-union activists in Lezhë, Shkodër and Vlorë ask: when will the powers of workers’ control be approved? But what powers are they talking about? These activists are concerned with administrative measures, and some even hold the extreme view that measures should be taken “so that control asks no one and nothing is discussed anywhere.” This appears to be a narrow conception of workers’ control, taking into account only one aspect of its powers. The working class, as the ruling class, exercises its control over everyone and everything. Through the trade unions it not only acts, and so do the workers’ control groups. Recently these groups have become much more active. Their work has focused on promptly resolving the problems raised by workers. This approach has helped define its scope more concretely, put an end to delays, and put administrations, managers, planners and production organizers more firmly on the job. Several workers’ control groups in the districts raised with management the problem of the shortage of work clothes. A workers’ control inspection was also organized by the General Council of the BPSH in several ministries. The worker-inspectors put the issue very clearly: given that the number of workers entitled to them ... is established by state law, how is it possible that thousands of sets of clothing are missing? This is by no means an arithmetic error or a careless calculation, but rather some bureaucratic negligence. And this negligence can be corrected only by changing the plan, as is being done now. In this way the fruits of workers’ control grow. This is also clearly evident in the fact that workers are now increasingly asking their trade-union organization, when faced with problems that concern them: “Let’s set up workers’ control.” The measures proposed by workers’ control groups have been widely approved by workers. We have in mind, first and foremost, measures to resolve problems and improve the situation. Discussion of these issues in trade-union organizations and workers’ collectives has sparked strong opinions, set creative thinking in motion, and further awakened the sense of individual and collective responsibility for important tasks and issues. But it has also happened that a particular administrative measure has not been approved by the collective, or that a certain degree ... has been uncovered. This has given rise to discussions about whether the measures of workers’ control should be put before the collective or not. Worse still: “If it is discussed by the collective, what powers are left to workers’ control?” Discussion within the collective is itself a major power. Every action is put before the judgment of the rank and file. Debate takes place. People bring forward facts and arguments; convictions are strengthened. People’s consciences are put to the test. Their attitudes change. Everyone is subject to individual and collective judgment. ... Naturally, there are also tendencies toward sentimentality. There is also some bureaucratic resistance, particularly in certain collectives in non-production sectors and in various services. Here the trade-union organizations must act more firmly. But when a collective cannot find within itself the strength to put things right, it is entirely natural, indeed necessary, for the district BP council to send in workers’ control “from outside,” with workers who are elected, honest, courageous and possess a high level of civic awareness, as has happened recently in Tirana and Vlorë. There is no need to look for “professional” workers’ controllers, especially those (though they are rarely found) who have begun to say: “You’ll see when workers’ control comes.” Workers’ control must be strengthened within the enterprise. Under the new economic mechanism, every worker and cadre becomes very interested in having their say and demanding accountability for how work is proceeding and for all the problems in the enterprise. In this way, workers’ control becomes a democratic process which, when conducted as such, creates an opinion far more powerful than the decision of three or four inspectors who are afraid to face that opinion. Workers’ control cannot under any circumstances be conceived without respecting the ethics of debate and dialogue, listening to the views of the people who inspect and are inspected, and of those who work alongside them. Without this democratic dialogue, workers’ control would risk leading to inadequate solutions and questionable measures. see when workers’ control comes.” The broad scope, important subject matter and spirit of social debate in the trade-union organization foster sound public opinion and increase the effectiveness of workers’ control. NAMIK DOKLE Secretary of the General Council of the BPSH [?] workers’ control?!». Discussion within the collective is an important component. Every action is put before the judgment of the masses. Debate takes place. Facts and arguments are brought forward, Their ways of thinking change. Each person is subjected to individual and collective judgment. The whole

ON “ENVER DAY” Yesterday, on “Enver Day,” the workers of the Pukë district further raised their mobilization and spirit of action to implement the decisions of the 10th Plenum of the Party’s CC and the instructions of comrade Ramiz Alia. High results were recorded throughout the day on all fronts. In the Tuç sector of the mining enterprise, more than 30 tons of copper ore were extracted above the target. The “Rruga e Rinisë” and Qirë sectors, as well as several other sectors, also exceeded their targets. Production above plan was achieved in the enterprise’s bakeries and in wood processing, with an excess of up to 20 percent at Kunorë Darës and Tuç. Good results were also achieved by other work collectives in production, construction and public services. In agriculture, the main focus of the action was hoeing maize, which was carried out over 90 hectares, or 30 hectares more than in previous days. Particularly distinguished in this work were the cooperative members of Gjegjan, Gojan, Qelzë, Mërtur, etc., while the first hoeing of maize has been completed on more than 30 percent of the district’s area. There were also numerous and varied educational activities, such as discussions with people who had met comrade Enver Hoxha, reviews of the goals of the movement “Standard-bearers of comrade Enver Hoxha’s teachings, fighters for the implementation of the decisions of the Party’s 9th Congress,” etc. In the town of Pukë, the documentary film “Hearts Beat for Enver” was shown, dedicated to the unforgettable visits and meetings of the glorious leader in this district, and a themed afternoon was held at the “Jordap Misja” House of Culture. (ATSH)

Now that the summer season is approaching As soon as summer approaches, many people start thinking about spending Sunday, or other days of the week, outside the city, amid greenery and fresh air in the countryside. There are such beautiful, picturesque spots in every area, and it must be said that in recent years they have become livelier and increasingly frequented. But is there not more that can be done to make workers’ leisure time as enjoyable as possible? Take the case of the establishment located at Peshkatari Bridge, near Mullet in Tirana. Situated in the mountainous area of the capital, on the banks of the Erzen River and surrounded by cool air, it has a very suitable climate, all the more so because public transport between it and the capital operates regularly. Years ago, this place was heavily frequented, as holidaymakers enjoyed both the river water and the mountain coolness. Today, however, it seems neglected. This is happening at a time when Durrës beach is suffering from overcrowding. What is missing for Peshkatari Bridge to become a tourist destination for the capital? Perhaps only better organization, somewhat more frequent public transport, and the transfer of the establishment by the bridge to the authority of a Tirana social catering enterprise. Then it would undoubtedly attract more visitors and holidaymakers, and might even become a very popular tourist destination. VIRON GJYMSHANA

- LUSHNJE - In the hilly agricultural economies, hand harvesting has begun; across the district, more than 600 hectares have already been harvested. The cooperative members of Kasharaj are setting a good example, having harvested 120 hectares out of the 250 planned. In Ballgat të Saravës, Zgjanë, Gramsh, etc., the harvested area has expanded, and daily rates are being substantially exceeded. We meet Simon Lala, chief engineer at the Lushnjë SMT, at the Divjakë operations center. We talk with him. “We have organized the work by concentrating our efforts,” he says. “For example, in Divjakë we have concentrated 20 combine harvesters. We have no problems with their readiness. We got them ready a month earlier. This year the area harvested by combine will expand by 1,000 hectares. We do not have a complete reserve of materials and supplies, since many spare parts, according to ... (Continued on page 2)

— Today’s match against the Turkish team is a formality. — After a 3–0 victory (15–1, 15–8, 15–8) over the Greek representative team, our women’s national volleyball team has been crowned Balkan champion, one day before the end of the Balkan Women’s Volleyball Championship taking place in Bulgaria. After a 3–0 victory (15–1, 15–8, 15–8) over the Greek representative team, our women’s national volleyball team has been crowned Balkan champion, one day before the end of the Balkan Women’s Volleyball Championship taking place in Bulgaria (with 6 from 30 May) and due to conclude today. This fourth-day victory was a prelude to our volleyball players’ victories. Resounding 3–0 wins against all the teams. On the first day, 3–0 against Yugoslavia; on the second day, 3–0 against the host team, Bulgaria. On the third day, the Romanian volleyball players were defeated 2–0 by ours. The same happened against the Greek representative team: 3–0. Thus, not a single set lost in four days of matches in the framework of the Balkan senior volleyball championship. The fifth and final day of matches will see our team face the Turkish volleyball players, but regardless of the result of this match, our players, led by coaches Tartar and Cirinaku, have already been declared Balkan champions, one day before the event concludes. This is another success for our sport, and one that continues the run of success by our volleyball players. Well done to them! ARTUR ÇANI

In Virua, Gjirokastër. (Photo: N. Xhufka) In Virua, Gjirokastër. (Photo: N. Xhufka)