<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contained in the Company's
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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