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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 10-Q FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 FOR NATIONAL SANITARY SUPPLY COMPANY AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> NATIONAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO
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