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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at April 30, 1995 and the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the six months ended April 30,
1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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