<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial data extracted from the Company's Form
10-Q for the six months ended March 31, 1995 included in Part I. Financial
Information and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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