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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL  INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM 10-QSB
FOR THE QUARTERLY  PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996,  AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFRENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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