Evening star., 1952-03-01
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brought headaches to police and
road crews. Biggest tieup was on
Route l, Buttermilk Hill, Elkridge,
Nd, where several tractor trailer
trucks jack-knifed and blocked
traffic for several hours. Some
parts Of Western Maryland had
8 inches of snow.
The snow stopped shortly before
10 am. and sunshine began melt
ing 1t. Streets were expected to
be relatively clear before freezing
temperatures predicted for tonight.
No Emergency.
Traffic Director George E. Ke-
neipp said the situation here was
not bad enough to warrant de-
claring snow emergency under
an order drafted by the Commits
Sioners after the Districts last
snowfall.
"The situation does not meet
the requirements of the order, {"
he said. "since the streets are
not deemed to be in hazardous
condition"
Light traffic, because Govern
ment offices are closed on Satur-
day, also helped.
Fourteen sanding trucks went
into operation at 6 am. today
to sand slippery spots as they were
reported by watchmen at various
city garages. William A. Xanten,
head Of the Division of Sanitation,
was in his Office before dawn to
direct the operation.
Storm From Texas.
The storm, which moved in
during the early morning hours,
came from the Texas Panhandle
at a brisk SIS miles an hour, the
Weather Bureau said. Its fast
pace was responsible for its not
being predicted, forecasters added
The snow covered a broad belt
200 to 800 miles wide across Penn
sylvania, Maryland and Northern
Virginia.
The forecast was for fair and
colder tonight, and fair and rather
cold tomorrow.
Many Minor Accidents.
Suburban buslines were operat-
ing close to schedule. Capital
Transit Company said its vehicles
were moving slower than normal.
Police in nearby areas said they
have had reports of many minor
accidents, but no serious injuries
were reported.
On Snake Hill on route / south
OF Alexandria, State police report
ed traffic tieup similar to that
at Elkridge. Jack-knifed tractor
trailer trucks blocked traffic about
0 half an hour. State Roads De-
partment trucks in Virginia and
Maryland were out in force to
clear hazardous spots.
The snow in Maryland ranged
from 3 inches on the Eastern
Shore to 8 inches or more in West
ern Maryland. It made highways
slippery to impossible in many
sections.
Drifts Hamper Work.
Strong winds brought drifts,
making it harder for road crews
and motorists to operate.
Frostburg reported nearly q
inches. Hagerstown 6 and Cum
berland 5l2. Oakland reported
3 as did Friendship Airport. About
4 inches fell in Baltimore.
The State Roads Commission
called of ceremonies scheduled
for the opening of the new Kent
Narrow Bridge on the Eastern
Shore. Spokesman said Gov Nc
Keldin felt the ceremonies should
be Cancelled rather than add to
the hazard Of people travelling
when they didn't have to.
One Serious Accident.
District police reported one seri-
Gus accident caused by the
weather. Seven persons were hurt
when the auto they were riding in
skidded of Michigan avenue near
the First street gate Of the Old
Soldiers home and crashed into
O tree.
Admitted to Freedmen's Hospital
were the driver, Leon Shelton, A,
OF 8l9 Sixth street NE, with un-
determined injuries and TJini,Is
jackson. l6. Of 32131s Georgia ave-
nue. NV, with head and face cuts.
Treated and released at the hos
pital were Mrs. Rebecca Shelton,
a. Of the Sixth street address,
head and leg cuts: Doris Thomas,
Is, OF SIC Randolph street NV,
right ankle injury; her sister Sa-
rah Thomas. 10. right leg injuries.
apd Philicia jackson, II, Of the
Georgia avenue address.