<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements found in the Company's Form 10Q for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 1997, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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