<ARTICLE> 5
<RESTATED> 
<CIK> 0000025757
<NAME> CROMPTON & KNOWLES CORPORATION
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<FN>
<F1>Reflects Basic earnings per share. Restated for FAS 128.
<F2>Restated for FAS 128.
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