<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three
month period ended June 30, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1998
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