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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
JUNE 29, 1997 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
EARNINGS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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