<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>

The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the condensed
consolidated  financial  statements  for the quarter  ended June 29, 1996 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.

In thousands except per share amounts.

</LEGEND>

       
                             
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