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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 1996 AND THE CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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