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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 28, 1997 (UNAUDITED) AND THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 28, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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