61.   Norton also announced the appointment of Drue Pearce, a former state Senate president and a drilling proponent, as a senior adviser on Alaska issues.

62.   Now, Dowling, whose appointment was announced more than a year ago, is beginning his first season in the American theater.

63.   No high-level appointments will be announced this week, he added.

64.   Once the Rohatyn appointment was announced, an Arts in Embassies curator contacted the ambassador about assembling a collection.

65.   On Thursday the company announced the appointment of Avi Hochman as acting president.

66.   Reno and Danforth were scheduled to appear at a news conference Thursday morning at the Justice Department to officially announce his appointment.

67.   Since his appointment was announced in early November, Ryan has offered few clues to his intentions.

68.   Showalter received a similar message about the Baltimore Orioles, but the Orioles since have hired Davey Johnson and will announce his appointment as early as Monday.

69.   State officials also announced the appointment of a commission to investigate the incident.

70.   The appointment could be announced as soon as Wednesday.