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Pedestrians and Motorists Must Siay Alert at All T A NEW YEAR'S ESSAGE from CHIEF FLINTOFF! "It's hard to believe that one out of every four traffic deaths involves a pedestrian, but the cold statistics are there to prove it," Chief of Police H. W. Flintoff said today, reminding his fellow citizens that the holiday traffic accident threat was far from over. "Pedestrians and motorists alike, must stay alert at all times, if they are to avoid becoming the victims or the causes of fatal traffic accidents during the last day of the year," the Chief stressed. Here are some of the simple rules, devised by Chief H. W. Flintoff, to promote alertness and save lives during the long New Year's holiday: (4) Even if they cross intersections on a green light, pedestrians should make certain no cars are coming before they so much as step off the sidewalk. (1) Party-goers whose favorite drink is stronger than coffee should leave their cars in the garage. Their chances of being involved in an accident are minimized if they take a bus or taxi. (5) Motorists should constantly have their eyes peeled and their reflexes prepared for children dashing out from be- hind parked cars. Slow driving will help you to give these youngsters a wide, safe berth. (2) A goodly percent of adult pedestrians killed during 1965 had been drinking. In a large number of all fatal traffic accidents a drinking driver was involved. Remember, you don't have to be intoxicated to be an unsafe driver. (6) One or two cups of strong coffee served at the end of the (3) Leaving one car window partly open will help you fight party will help those returning home by car or on foot te drowsiness, stay on the alert. "Your local police force will be on duty to maintain law and order, but they cannot help you unless you. first make some attempt to help yourself by observing these common-sense safety rules," Chief Flintoff concluded. "MAKE THAT ONE FOR THE ROAD COFFEE!' s s Aleohol and Gasoline Dean't Mix This Message Pubiished in . The Interest of Safely by: GOODFYEAR SERVICE STORES: 162 King St. E. : 725-5512 "Symbol of Safety" , GLECOFF'S SUPERMARKET 174 Ritson Road South Oshawa ACADIAN CLEANERS 299 Bloor St. W. "Your Colour TV Store" PARKWAY TELEVISION 918 Simcoe North 723-3043 "Serving Oshawa and Area Over 40 Years" ONTARIO MOTOR SALES LID. 140 Bond West 725-6501 Have One for The Road -- FREE COFFEE! at OSHAWA ESSO SERVICE CENTRE King St. West at Park Rd. 728-1601 Drive Safely and. Live to Enjoy 1966 TONY'S REFRESHMENT SERVICE LIMITED 800 Farewall Ave. 728-7305 DUPLATE CANADA LIMITED OSHAWA, ONTARIO FIRESTONE STORES 190 King St, E. 725-6566 Open 24 Hours Free Coffee New Year's Eve, "~wuster DONUT' King Street West, Oshawa Drink Milk and Be Alert IDEAL DAIRY LID. Ritson Road North Have a Safe, Happy Holidoy ! MILLWORK & BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED 1279 Simcoe N. 728-6291 MARACLE PRESS LID. 1156 King East -- Oshawa