11.   Because Nemchinov usually centers the checking line, his duties were assumed by Niklas Sundstrom, the rookie.

12.   Beck will assume his duties Monday.

13.   Board Chairman David B. Daviss has assumed the duties of chief executive officer, the company said.

14.   A government-run pension fund association will take over bankrupt funds and assume the duty of paying pensioners.

15.   Brenda Fields, the first vice president of the Dallas branch, will assume presidential duties.

16.   Burns said the people who are being fired come from jobs throughout the company and that their duties will be assumed by their managers.

17.   But she warns that all hospitals will face intense pressure to cut costs and some may ask techs to assume nursing duties.

18.   Campbell, who assumed her duties in October, talked with The Examiner over lunch.

19.   Coleman assumed his duties yesterday at Montgomery, where he is also co-director of the investment banking unit.

20.   Clair said he doubted car buyers would actually save any money with the new system, since dealers will face increased costs in assuming Registry duties.