<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS IS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UST CORP. AT OR FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF FORM 10-Q. </LEGEND>
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