Yesterday, on the 6th anniversary of the death of Comrade Enver Hoxha, the top leaders of the Party and the state paid tribute and laid wreaths at the National Martyrs’ Cemetery where he rests. Comrade Ramiz Alia and Comrade Adil Çarçani, on behalf of the Central Committee of the PPSH and the Council of Ministers, laid wreaths at the place where the founder of our socialist Party and state rests. Glory to the immortal life and work of Comrade Enver Hoxha! Comrade Ramiz Alia and Comrade Adil Çarçani spoke with the family members of Comrade Enver Hoxha, who had come to mark this anniversary. On behalf of the family, Comrade Ilir Hoxha thanked them for taking part in this ceremony. Comrade Ramiz Alia and Comrade Adil Çarçani laying wreaths and paying tribute at the grave of Comrade Enver Hoxha.

Agricultural work must be accelerated ALBANIA IN THE MOUNTAINOUS AREAS OF THE NORTH In these days, activities are being organized to make timely use of the arable land, in order to secure the food base for livestock. Along with this, measures are being taken for agrotechnical services and the preparation of all equipment for the spring sowing season. In many agricultural cooperatives and enterprises, special attention is being given to fertilization, irrigation arrangements and the repair of tools. Is competence or responsibility lacking? VLORË The assessments made so far, especially in the grain sector, by specialists and cadres from the agricultural apparatus, have from the outset been rather weak and cautious. As has been done in recent days toward the managers of agricultural economies, in order to encourage them to show more care and correctness, this arises not only from the demands for increased production, but also from the need for stronger discipline in the organization of work. VANGJEL STEFA Aid from the Greek Red Cross GJIROKASTËR - Shipments of aid from the Greek Red Cross organization arrived again these days in the city of Gjirokastër. The aid consists of household furnishings, food, and clothing for children and adults. It was handed over to the branches of local government and the social service structures. Hoard of ancient coins KOLONJË - In the territory of the Kolonjë district, a treasure containing hundreds of silver and bronze coins belonging to different historical periods was discovered. According to museum specialists, most of them have significant value for the study of monetary circulation in the region. Measures have been taken to preserve them and to carry out a full inventory. Exhibition of literature and visitors’ creativity LIBRAZHD - In the premises of the House of Culture, an exhibition of literary works, paintings and handicrafts by pupils and young people from the district was opened. The event was welcomed by local teachers and creators and was seen as an incentive for enlivening cultural life in the area. KUSHAN DEMIRAJ

KONISPOL With the participation of pupils and young people from the town and the surrounding villages, a commemorative event dedicated to the important historical figures and events of the region was held at the House of Culture. The presentations and discussions dealt with episodes from the National Liberation War and from the work for the development of the area. The participants also visited the museum corner and the documentary exhibition opened on this occasion.

REPLY Everything I wrote in the telegram in the article about the way of recording and the work of other comrades, to see in organizational talks also the matters of production, I think that the explanations given later in the material published by the journalist of “Rilindja” on 31 March 1991 are unfounded. In our cooperative there is an established practice approved by specialists, according to which work results are measured by concrete indicators and not by guesses. It is the same with tomatoes. Contracts are made with brigades and with families, the area is determined, inputs and delivery are calculated. The cases when bad weather or lack of water has caused deviations from the plan cannot be called shortcomings of our organization. On the contrary, we have sought to find more practical ways to avoid losses. Today, someone who draws up tables and reaches conclusions from the office cannot know everything that happens in the field. I think it is appropriate that when such concerns are raised, the opinions of specialists and people at the grassroots level should be taken into account. SPIRO P. CAUNI