Lawyers for Branca and McClain suggested Beckloff appoint them as executors of the will, but Beckloff instead extended their appointment as special administrators of Jackson's estate for another 60 days while he considers Katherine Jackson's objections.

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If FDR can appoint his neighbor Henry Morgenthau as Treasury Secretary and Carter could appoint two industrialists to the post, Obama would be making a fresh bold appointment that could have impressive results in the relationship between Wall Street, Washington and Main Street.

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Shearer, who took charge of the Magpies on a temporary basis at the end of last season, has presented his future plans to Ashley but the owner is unwilling to appoint a full-time manager because prospective buyers are likely to want to make their own appointment.

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