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                  This schedule contains summary information  extracted from the
                  Condensed  Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 29, 1998 and
                  the Condensed  Consolidated  Statements of Operations  for the
                  six month  period ended March 29, 1998 and is qualified in its
                  entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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