<ARTICLE> 5
 <LEGEND> 

This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December
31, 1998 and the unaudited condensed  consolidated statement of earnings for the
six months ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial  statements. 
</LEGEND>
       
  
                                                                
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