<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's Form 10-Q as of and for the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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