<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the twenty-six weeks ended 
June 29, 1997 and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of 
June 29, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements.
</LEGEND>
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