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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Statement
of Earnings; Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statement of Cash 
Flows qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-Q - Qtr Ended
Jan. 31, 1997.
</LEGEND>
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