<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Income Statements and is qualified 
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1996
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