51.   Two executives will assume her duties at the New York office, each with the title of vice chairman and co-creative director.

52.   Two creative executives, Rob Feakins and Logan Wilmont, were named to assume his duties.

53.   Vance Coffman, the chairman and chief executive, will assume the duties of chief operating officer, as well.

54.   Pischetsrieder, the former head of BMW, has been gradually assuming chief executive duties over the past months.

55.   Prince Faisal assumed his duties Monday, according to the official Petra news agency, which reported the appointment late Wednesday.

56.   A statement from the board later said Jordan would assume his duties immediately.

57.   Annan said he hoped Mrs. Robinson could assume her duties before the end of the year when her term as president expires.

58.   Announced general manager Gene Bartow will assume coaching duties.

59.   Assuming the duties as president and CEO was not something he sought, Ford said, but it was something the board thought was necessary.

60.   Bush assumed duties usually performed by referees with the toss, flipping the coin into the grass and declaring it tails.