SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 23, 1997
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ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-1196 23-0371610
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California 90071
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 486-3511
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
Press Release, dated June 23, 1997, announcing the
election of Michael E. Wiley to ARCO's Board of Directors.
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SIGNATURE
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.
ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY
/s/ ALLAN L. COMSTOCK
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Allan L. Comstock
Vice President and Controller
Dated: June 23, 1997
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