<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated condensed balance sheet as of March 31, 1995 and the related
consolidated condensed statement of income for the six month period then ended
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                                        
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