<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 1996 and the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the fiscal year ended December 28, 1996 
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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