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Show Good Hosts Eye Safety Holiday hospitality and j social drinking are part of the Christmas season. Not coinci- s dentally, so is more than the j. ' usual number of traffic acci- dents and fatalities. i What can a party host or hostess do who does not want to contribute to an accident caused by the slowed reflexes, blurred vision or 'i impaired judgment of one of f his guests? f. "First a friend, then a host" is the slogan offered by ) Dr. Frederick J. Newirth, medical director of Fireman's j Fund Insurance Companies. , And the accent is on: "First : a friend." For the host who wants J, to be a friend, Newirth has these suggestions: Use the one for one plan. One hour before driving for each drink; no more than one drink per hour; one ounce per drink. Never force liquor on a guest who will be driving. Take him at his word when he says, "No thank you." Casually close the bar " no temperance lectures at least one hour before you expect the guests to leave. For that "one for the road," offer soft drinks or coffee. But remember coffee does not sober. It dors gain time. If necessary, turn on the charm and persuade your drinking guest to let someone drive him home. Maybe he'd 11 find it more comfortable to Subst. go home by nil). Fedrrj |