<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 31, 1996 and the Consolidated Statement
of Earnings, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the six months ended
July 31, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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