AT THE DEBATE FORUM They appear in first place in the export of medicinal plants, ahead of many developed industrial countries, but this should not lead us to complacency. Medicinal and tannin plants, raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry, are a great national asset that has been misused. This is harmful to the country’s economy. In the discussions on the problems of producing and collecting medicinal plants, organized at the Agricultural Propaganda House by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Academy of Sciences of the RPSSH, the real possibilities for increasing their quantity were analyzed. Our medical and pharmaceutical traditions regarding the use of medicinal plants were assessed, with particular mention of figures from Albanian folk medicine. KASO MUÇO, deputy director of the Pharmaceutical Research Center of the RPSSH, noted, among other things, that many species of plants growing in Albania have long been used in folk medicine. Some of them are also used in modern medicine. He emphasized the importance of scientifically identifying their chemical composition and therapeutic value. The need to expand the areas cultivated with medicinal plants, and to improve their collection, drying, and processing, was discussed. It was also stressed that indiscriminate gathering must be avoided, since it damages the natural stock and lowers the quality of production. Participants emphasized that our country has great potential for the production and export of medicinal plants. This requires better organization, broader involvement of agricultural cooperatives and forestry enterprises, as well as stronger scientific support. It was requested that Albanian pharmaceutical tradition be studied more deeply and linked more closely with contemporary research. (Continues on page 3)

In harvesting and in sales. LUSHNJË. In Krumëz, 1-Librazhd. In the second half of June, the marketing of many seasonal products begins. Commercial enterprises and service units are facing new tasks in supplying the population as well as possible. Preparations in warehouses, transport, sales locations, and the preservation of product quality were discussed. Special attention is being given to seasonal vegetables and fruit, as well as other products needed by holidaymakers and city residents. In towns and districts, measures are being taken to increase the number of sales points and extend service hours. It was requested that trade be closer to the consumer and that artificial shortages be eliminated. SOKRAT NDREKA I

Observation with a crowd. First installment. This is how a text with a partly legible title appears in the layout: “I know Lota well.” Under it is the subsection “An embrace of tears.” The printed text is very faint and partly unreadable in this image. Fragments can be seen such as: “Thus, for ...”, “the people ...”, “the comrades ...”, “on the road ...”, but most of it cannot be read with certainty. (Continues on page 4)

. The internal text in this part of the page is small and appears unclear in the image. A few words can be partly read, such as “economic”, “French”, “ministry”, “state”, but not enough for an accurate transcription without guessing.

Comrade Ramiz Alia received the ambassador of the Republic of Venezuela. During the meeting, the relations between the two countries and the possibilities for expanding them in the future were discussed. The conversation took place in a friendly atmosphere.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade of Japan, Nukumë Kaheja [?], returned to the Homeland on these days. During his stay in our country, he held talks and made various visits. At the airport, he was seen off by representatives of our institutions. (Continues on page 2) At the port of Durrës [?], the Japanese Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade during his departure.

The inclusion of all young teachers and peer leaders. (1-2). Scientific and pharmaceutical. (1-3). Voice of the people, do you watch? do you listen? (p. 2).