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p. 1059No. 77-10. No. 77-11. No. 77-12. No. 77-47. No. 77-64. Exxon Corp. et al. v. Governor of Maryland et al.; Shell Oil Co. v. Governor of Maryland et al.; Continental Oil Co. et al. v. Governor of Maryland et al.; Gulf Oil Corp. v. Governor of Maryland et al.; and Ashland Oil, Inc., et al. v. Governor of Maryland et al.
Appeals from Ct. App. Md. [Probable jurisdiction noted, ante, p. 814.] Motion of the State of California for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae granted. Motion of National Congress of Petroleum Retailers for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae denied. Motion of appellees for divided argument granted.
Mr. Justice Stewart and Mr. Justice Powell took no part in the consideration or decision of these motions.