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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from (a) the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 29, 1997 (unaudited) and the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) for the three months
ended March 29, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such (b)
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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