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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet & Consolidated Statement of Income and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. Amounts in thousands
of dollars, except per share amounts.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                                 DEC-31-1997
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