SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 1997
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12385 74-1541566
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23607-2770
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(757) 380-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company,
held on December 9, 1997, the following persons were elected officers
of the Company:
Name Title
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Michael Petters Vice President, Aircraft Carriers
Robert Gunter Vice President, Surface Ships
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
December 11, 1997 NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING INC.
/s/ Stephen B. Clarkson
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By: Stephen B. Clarkson
Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
