<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 10-Q FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 25, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JAN-25-1995
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<SECURITIES>                                    68,549
<RECEIVABLES>                                  875,925
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<PP&E>                                       3,886,149
<DEPRECIATION>                               1,494,556
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