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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet and related Statement of Income of Auto-Graphics, Inc. as of March 31,
1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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