<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
July 2, 1995 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED July 2, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS 
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>

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