The new steps continue the interconnected center of the economy and the socialist organizer and the working masses toward the great victories in the construction of socialism and of our state. They come in the wake of the broad discussions now taking place in all working collectives, concerning the further improvement of the economic mechanism. These discussions are being held in the spirit of the orientations given by comrade Ramiz Alia in meetings with workers of enterprises and institutions, as well as the decisions of the 9th Plenum of the Central Committee of the PPSH. At their center are the measures for the full implementation of economic reforms, for increasing production efficiency, for improving organization and management, and for expanding the rights of collectives and workers. In the various enterprises of the country it is becoming clear that opening new paths in the economy is closely linked to activating all reserves, to the economical use of raw materials, to increasing production for export, to raising quality, as well as to increasing responsibility for every link in the work process. Workers express the conviction that, with the measures adopted, even better conditions will be created for fulfilling plans and for improving the well-being of the people. In many collectives ideas are being put forward for simplifying the administrative apparatus, improving planning methods, strengthening economic control, and tying remuneration more closely to results. These ideas testify to the political and professional maturity of our working class and intelligentsia. In factories, plants, agricultural cooperatives and service enterprises there is a greater readiness to face the difficulties of the times and move forward at higher speeds. This is the right path to strengthen our socialist economy and to ensure better fulfillment of the country’s needs.

Shkodër The 14th Conference of the national prelates of the Balkan countries for UNESCO is continuing its work. In its sessions, discussion focused on the role of culture and of Balkan intercooperation in bringing the peoples of the region closer together, as well as on the preservation of cultural heritage. The participants underlined the importance of exchanges in the fields of education, science and art. The conference work stressed that organizations of this kind create conditions for broadening mutual understanding and strengthening bridges of understanding among the countries of the Balkans. Various papers and reports were presented on each country’s experience and on the prospects for further cooperation. The work will continue in the coming days.

In the Wood Processing Plant in the mountains, Bulqizë. (Photo: N. Xhiku).

At the National Historical Museum The first exhibition of antiques These days, in one of the halls of the National Historical Museum, the first exhibition of antiques has been opened. The exhibition presents objects of various historical and artistic values, linked to the traditions of our material and spiritual culture. Visitors show great interest in this event, which enriches the cultural life of the capital and encourages love for the national heritage. On the exhibition stands one can see old furniture, handicrafts, documents, books, coins, as well as other objects preserved by various collectors. The organizers stress that this initiative will be followed by other similar events.

The television set, first prize will be 1 camping bicycle with suitcase, second prize will be 1 camping bicycle with suitcase, third prize will be a television set.

Yesterday, in a hall of the professional organizations, the Plenum of the General Council of the BPSSH met. In the report presented, issues were addressed concerning the protection of workers’ interests, the improvement of working and living conditions, and the strengthening of the role of trade unions in production and in social life. The need for greater activity by trade-union organizations was emphasized, in order to encourage the creative initiatives of the working masses, the implementation of labor legislation, as well as concern for health and safety at work. Participants offered views on various issues relating to the rights and duties of workers. The Plenum approved a series of measures and recommendations for the coming period.

Various services with couriers, deliveries, notices and short notes [?].