<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A) THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED 
DECEMBER 31, 1996. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) 
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10Q FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996.
</LEGEND>
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