<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS AND THE UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET OF THE REGISTRANT FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.  AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT PER SHARE.
</LEGEND>
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