<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE QARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-31-1996
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<SECURITIES>                                     2,038
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<PP&E>                                         291,990
<DEPRECIATION>                                  63,351
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<BONDS>                                        395,302
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<SALES>                                        320,114
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