The petition for Writ of Certiorari in the above-entitled matter is granted as to the Board of Elections of the State of Rhode Island et al., and is denied as to the Boards of Canvassers of the various cities and towns enumerated therein, and the writ may issue forthwith. John O. Pastore and John Quattrocchi, Jr., having already qualified as primary candidates for the office in question are obvious parties entitled to be recognized and participate as parties in interest if they so desire and it is so ordered.
The appeal presently pending in this Court entitled, "Martin S. Malinou v. August P. LaFrance, Secretary of State — No. 1144-A" is consolidated for hearing with the above petition.
The petitioner is directed to file his brief not later than 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 1970, and the respondents must file their briefs not later than 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 1970.
This matter is assigned for oral argument to Monday. August 31, 1970, at 2:00 p.m.