<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1995, and the Consolidated Statement
of Income for the six months ended June 30, 1995, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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