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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1976
Page
18
Readers may comment on material from earlier issues or related topics. Letters must be signed and addressed to The Editor at UpCountry 33 Eagle St Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201.
A reader praises Harold Blaisdell's August UpCountry piece as a moving tribute to the bond between humans and dogs. The letter notes the emotional impact, admitting the writer had to wipe tears from their eyes.
A reader criticizes Nicholas Peck's article The Tree Killers for misrepresenting U.S. forest land ownership. They cite a 1973 Forest Service breakdown showing forest industry 14 percent, public ownership 27 percent, and federal 21 percent, arguing public ownership is larger than alleged and urging accuracy.
The reader disputes John Kenneth Galbraith on zoning, arguing local control best serves residents. Citing Vermont and Connecticut experiences, they warn against regional planning and federal power over towns, defending local government responsiveness and urging loyalty to local governance over regional solutions.
A reader from Torrington thanks the editor for enjoyable issues and especially the crossword puzzle. They mention sharing copies with relatives in Massachusetts and express hope Ned will continue supplying crosswords in future editions.
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