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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1995 and the Consolidated Income
Statement for the period ended March 31, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such Form 10-Q Quarterly Report.
</LEGEND>
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