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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at April 30, 1996 and the Consolidated Statement of
Earnings, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the three months ended      
April 30, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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