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UNITED STATES
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) November 4, 1997
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-7850 88-0085720
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
5241 Spring Mountain Road
Post Office Box 98510
Las Vegas, Nevada 89193-8510
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 876-7237
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 4, 1997, Southwest Gas Corporation (the Company)
released summary financial information to the general public,
including the investment community, regarding the Company's
operating performance and financial position for the quarter ended
September 30, 1997. The financial information released is included
herein. This information is summary in nature and should not be
considered complete financial statements.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
99 Financial Analyst Report -- Third Quarter 1997
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.
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
Date: November 4, 1997 /s/ EDWARD A. JANOV
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Edward A. Janov
Vice President/Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Financial Analyst Report -- Third Quarter 1997