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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Registrant's consolidated condensed balance sheet as
of  June 30, 1997 and consolidated condensed statement of income
for the six months ended June  30, 1997, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.

</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS ONLY
</FN>