Form 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
November 17, 1997
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WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Oregon
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-3730
(Commission File No.)
93-0312940
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 3800
Post Office Box 22187 97201
Portland, Oregon (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(503) 227-5581
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Item 5. Other Events
On November 17, 1997, Steven R. Rogel submitted his
resignation as Chief Executive Officer and director of Willamette Industries,
Inc., and announced that he would become chief executive officer of Weyerhaeuser
Company. Following the resignation, the board of directors elected William
Swindells to replace Mr. Rogel as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Swindells is
Chairman of the Board and served as Chief Executive Officer of Willamette
Industries, Inc., prior to his retirement in 1995.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Dated: November 21, 1997 By: /s/ J. A. Parsons
J. A. Parsons
(Executive Vice President and Principal
Financial Officer)
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