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<LEGEND>
     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 30, 1996 AND
     THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
     ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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