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<FN>
AMOUNTS  INAPPLICABLE  OR  NOR DISCLOSED AS A SEPARATE
LINE ON THE BALANCE SHEET OR STATEMENT OF INCOME  ARE
REPORTED AS 0 HEREIN.

NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - TRADE ARE REPORTED NET
OF ALLOWANCES  FOR  DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS  IN  THE BALANCE
SHEET.