<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A)
THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 27, 1998 (UNAUDITED)
AND THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT INCOME (UNAUDITED) FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 27, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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