<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet for the period ended April 4, 1997 and the related
statements of income, cash flows and retained earnings for the period ended
April 4, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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