Milford chronicle., 1962-09-21
MILFORD CHRONICLE
THE DAYS GROW SHORTER


include just little less daylight than did
the 22nd.
And from the 23rd of September until
December 22nd the days will grow shorter.
The length of time the sun is above the hor-
izon and the time it was below the horizon
was practically even on September 22nd
and 23rd. By December 22nd the days will
be so short a hunter will have to get out
into the woods or fields pretty early if he
is going to have time to hunt, so that he
will have enough daylight to get in an af-
ternoon of hunting.
Since state laws open the hunting sea-
son for many animals and birds in the late
fall, that means that the wild life has rela-
lively few hours of daylight in which to
hide himself from his pursuer. And he en-
joys long hours of darkness, when man US
ually does not go into the woods and fields,
seeking him out.
Fall, by the way, is one of the healthier
seasons. More people seem to die in the
spring than any other time of the year. So,
remember that life will someday come to an
end, get out into the woods and fields these
beautiful fall days and enjoy Natures mag
nifcent show and the fresh air.
THE HURRICANES
Now comes the time of the hurricane
Midwest, which must fight the tornado bat
tie all summer long, is fortunately spared
the hurricane threat, as is the West Coast.
Each storm will be named and weather
men from Miami to New York will become
the center of attention during the next few
months. One or two hurricanes will prob
ably strike our coasts.
But nowadays the tracking of hurri-
canes has attained certain degree of ac-
curacy and their course can be followed to
a reasonable degree. Perhaps in the rela-
lively near future we will learn what causes
them and one day, possibly, man might be
able to partially control their destructive
ness.
Today we can only marvel at their awe
some power, the staggering amount of wa
ter these transforms carry inland, the pow
er of the winds and the unpredictability of
their course. They are one of the great
shows nature stages for us. They are a re-
minder how limited are the powers of men
even with nuclear bombs.
But they can sink ships and kill those
who are not properly impressed by their
fury. This is the time of year for coastal
residents to keep this in mind.
THE NEW CARS
There is nothing quite like the American
new car season anywhere In the world
outside the United States. Just about this
time every year the new crop of u S. au-
tomobiles makes its appearance Everyone
is curious to see what is new, what has been
added, etc.
In no other country is this tradition dup
plicated Even in Germany, which comes
closest to being "alike" us in many ways,
one of them being high standard of living,
such an event each year would be unheard
Of The German people do not have the
money to buy new cars every year-and not
enough of them drive to warrant model
changeovers on such a mass scale.
And while we probably put too much
stress on ''loOks", at least in the European
view, there is no harm done if we also seek
durability, quality and efficiency in our au-
tomobiles. When buyers overlook the lat
ter consideration, and buy on look-appeal
only, they are buying unwisey.
And so here we go with the new cror
of 1868 cars; a new grill, new curve here,
a new streak of chromium here, innovations
under the hood, etc. It's downright inter-
esting. AS usual, it will be a lot of fun
$500
THE END is NOT YET
The Administration medicare bill-for
providing medical benefits to all persons
drawing Social Security payments-was the
most bitterly debated and fought measure
of this year. Supporters and opponents
used every weapon at their command in
efforts to get their way.
A temporarv decision came on Univ II