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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
MARCH 29, 1998 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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