SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 14, 1997
(Date of Earliest event reported)
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MEDIZONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 2-93277-D 87-0412648
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State of Commission IRS Taxpayer
Incorporation Registration No. I.D. Number
123 East 54th Street, Suite 7B, New York, New York 10022
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Address of Principal executive offices
Registrant's telephone number: (212) 421-0303
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 14, 1997, the Board of Directors of Medizone International, Inc. (the
"Registrant") terminated the employment of Dr. Joseph S. Latino as the
Registrant's President and Chairman after the discovery of a pattern of
unaccounted for expenditures of the Registrant's funds. The Registrant is
presently endeavoring to determine the purpose, nature and extent of such
expenditures. The termination of Dr. Latino's employment took affect
immediately; he remains a Director of the Registrant.
George Handel was thereupon named as the Registrant's President and Chairman, to
serve on a temporary basis until his successor is appointed.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has
duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
one of its officers thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: New York, NY
May 15, 1997
MEDIZONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/George Handel
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George Handel
President
