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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Registrant's consolidated condensed balance sheet as
of  March 31, 1999 and consolidated condensed statement of income
for the three months ended March 31, 1999, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.

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