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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME OF THE
COMPANY AS OF AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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