<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM INTERIM
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOUND ON PAGES 2 AND 3 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 28, 1997.
</LEGEND>
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