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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 29, 1996 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>

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