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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the Forms 10-K for the years ended September 30, 1997, and Septembert 30, 1996,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
The Financial Data Schedules have been restated to reflect the Company's
adoption of FAS 128, Earnings Per Share.
</LEGEND>
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