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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                                              
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