<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 27, 1997 and the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the fiscal year ended December 27, 1997 
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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