A group of veterans from Tepelena writes to us "Because I do not want the power after this to be taken by the wrong people..." KORÇË – The second candidate of this mënxej tyne e devotëll has been unpublished... [?] We need after the independences without getting into joy because it is at the end of this month. Our candidate has always been close to the people and we believe he will be elected deputy. We must do everything so that the campaign continues without interruption and that its winner in the vote is the party of labor. Everyone, without exception, must take part in the voting. With confidence that the elections will be free and honest, justice will win. Korçari, the voice of the people. Why did Salla Gjoçshi applaud so strongly TROPOJË – From opinion in various parts of the district of Tropojë it is said that... [?] of the PDSH. I was struck by the fact that many of those who applauded me later came and told me the shortcomings it faces, with which this party is confronted. No shortcoming is without a cause and without a culprit. In this situation there are also forces and people with bad intentions. They especially welcomed the PPSH slogan that we should move forward, not backward. This means preserving everything good we have achieved and building a better life. I believe that we will win in both the countryside and the city with this realistic and honest program. With the result in the thousands For they will be elected and will draw conclusions from the work done. I tell my comrades: do not lose your composure before provocations, preserve civic culture and faith in victory. The elections will prove who has the support of the people. For this reason, let us go with full conviction to the ballot boxes and vote for the PPSH. Gani Gjoci NOTICE The electoral campaign is taking place everywhere and in various districts the true values of the parties’ programs are coming to light. Some so-called new parties have rushed too much with promises and are carrying out shameless propaganda. Meanwhile, the PPSH, with its realistic program, seeks to preserve the people’s achievements and move the country forward with calm and prudence. In our regions people know very well the work of everyone. These are precisely the reasons that make a vote for the PPSH a vote for progress, peace and democracy. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE... [?]

AREA – After inspections and meetings at work centers are completed, candidates and representatives of political organizations hold talks with workers and cooperative members. These meetings emphasize the importance of mass participation in the elections and the need for political debate to remain civil. Concerns have been raised about supply, transport and improving living conditions. Participants call for calm, order and understanding. On the other hand, the candidates say that they will support concrete solutions to people’s everyday problems and invite citizens to vote according to their own convictions. To demonstrate commitment to the country and work, many collectives are organizing special meetings and discussing the parties’ programs. In some areas there is a noticeable increase in young people’s interest in the electoral process. Citizens say they want a safer future for their families. At the end of the meetings, participants show readiness to take part in the voting and to preserve order and calm.

(Continued on page 2) At meetings with workers and cooperative members, the candidates and representatives of the PPSH are explaining the main points of the political program. It is emphasized that this program aims to preserve the achievements of socialism, democratize the life of the country, protect order and gradually increase well-being. The discussions have also focused on economic issues such as supplies, wages, housing and transport. According to participants, the country needs stability and work, not political adventures. In several enterprises workers have raised questions about privatization, the role of the state and the guarantee of their rights. Representatives of the PPSH have replied that changes will be made carefully, without dangerous shocks to the economy and people’s lives. Such meetings have been held in various towns and villages and have been widely attended. In conclusion, there was a call for conscious voting and the preservation of social calm.

(Continued on page 2) Notice- [?] In recent days several foreign delegations and personalities have arrived in our country to follow the electoral process and to hold meetings with Albanian authorities. The visitors have expressed interest in political developments in Albania, the economic situation and the steps taken toward reforms. Talks have been held on bilateral relations and the possibilities for future cooperation. According to official sources, the visit of these delegations will include trips to several cities and contacts with representatives of the parties. Special attention is being paid to the smooth conduct of the elections and the general political climate in the country. The delegations have valued the need for calm and dialogue. The Albanian authorities have reiterated their determination to guarantee the normal development of the electoral process.

and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Continued on page 2) Within the framework of recent official contacts, meetings were held between representatives of the Albanian government and the Greek delegation. During the talks, issues of bilateral relations, economic cooperation, the movement of people and matters of mutual interest were addressed. The need to develop relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality and non-interference in internal affairs was emphasized. The Albanian side underlined the importance of safeguarding sovereignty and stability in the region, while the Greek side expressed readiness for dialogue and for expanding contacts. The meeting also discussed the internal political situation and the approaching electoral process. Both sides expressed hope that Albanian-Greek relations will see further development in the future.

(Continued on page 2) The comments presented at the meetings show that many people view the present period realistically and want changes to move forward closely linked to the preservation of order. In a number of enterprises and cooperatives, emphasis was placed on the need for discipline at work, increased production and the fight against speculation. Participants stressed that the PPSH program is a program of work and responsibility. Part of the discussions was also devoted to the role of youth, the intelligentsia and women in the democratization processes. It was said that openness to different ideas must be accompanied by respect for the law and by commitment to the national interest. At the close of the meetings, a call was made for the elections to be held peacefully and with broad participation.

At its meeting of 28 March 1991, the Presidential Council focused on the problems linked to the smooth functioning of economic life and the preservation of public order. In the discussion it was emphasized that state institutions must take more determined measures to guarantee normal supply, public calm and the enforcement of the law. The need to strengthen dialogue with citizens and political subjects was also discussed. The Council assessed that the period before the elections requires self-restraint and responsibility from everyone. A call was made to avoid provocations, to respect democratic rules and to ensure the broadest possible participation in the voting. The meeting of the Presidential Council reaffirmed the reform course and the defense of the national interest.

The origin of wealth must be established not in a one-sided and prejudiced way, but through the most careful analysis possible. In our work, every action that harms the citizen and his family must be avoided. Faced with the present difficulties, responsibility and care for order and calm must be increased. The local government bodies and the order bodies must cooperate more closely with the people. This is a difficult period, but one that can be overcome. The solution requires prudence, legality and cooperation. These are the principles that must guide every action. Only in this way will citizens’ trust be strengthened and the interests of the country protected. If we act responsibly, we will succeed in getting through this trial as well.

(Continued on page 6) Yesterday the group of American congresswomen and women senators, who are staying in our country on a visit, held a press conference. At this meeting they took an interest in political developments in Albania, the upcoming elections and the democratic reform process. The American representatives stressed the importance of a calm political climate and respect for democratic standards. They said that they had held meetings with representatives of institutions and with citizens and that they had formed the impression that the country is going through a complicated period, but one with prospects. At the conference it was said that the international community is closely following the electoral process in Albania. It was underlined that dialogue and citizen participation are essential for the country’s progress.

RAMIZ ALIA

The electoral campaign is taking place everywhere and in various districts the true values of the parties’ programs are coming to light. Some so-called new parties have rushed too much with promises and are carrying out shameless propaganda. Meanwhile the PPSH, with its realistic program, seeks to preserve the people’s achievements and move the country forward with calm and prudence. In our regions people know very well the work of everyone. These are precisely the reasons that make a vote for the PPSH a vote for progress, peace and democracy. - VOICE OF THE PEOPLE... [?]