<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 1998 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such 10-Q.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Disclosure not required on interim financial statements.
</FN>