<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> 
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from December 31,
1995 Financial Statements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                                 
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<PERIOD-START>                                   JAN-01-1995  
<PERIOD-END>                                     DEC-31-1995  
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