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<LEGEND>      THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL
              INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE REGISTRANT'S
              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ITS FISCAL QUARTER ENDED
              SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
              ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
              STATEMENTS
       

                           
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