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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 29, 1996 (Unaudited) and
condensed consolidated Statement of Operations for the Quarterly Period ended 
September 29, 1996 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirely by reference 
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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