WILLIAM THOMAS, Appellant,

v. CA1125-86

WASHINGTON TIMES, ET AL., Appellees.

BEFORE: Newman and Ferren, Associate Judges.

O R D E R

On consideration of the motion of appellant for summary reversal, the opposition of appellees thereto, the motion of appellees to dismiss, and the opposition of appellant thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion for summary affirmance and the motion to dismiss are denied. It is

FURTHER ORDERED that the provisions of Rule 7A (settlement conference) shall not apply. It appearing the record on appeal has been filed in this case, it is

FURTHER ORDERED that the brief of appellant shall be filed within 40 days from the date of this order.

PER CURIAM

Copies to:

Mr. William Thomas
1440 N Street, N.W.
Apt. 410
Washington, D.C. 20005

Allen V. Farber, Esquire
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W.
Suite 300E
Washington D.C. 20007