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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 February 2, 1995
(Date of earliest event reported)
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
New Jersey 1-4682 22-1326940
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
1555 Lynnfield Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (901) 682-7766
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
Kenneth R. Masterson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary of Federal Express Corporation, was elected director at
Thomas & Betts Corporation's Board of Directors meeting held on
February 1, 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.
DATED: February 2, 1995
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Ronald P. Babcock
Ronald P. Babcock
Vice President-Finance
