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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
COMPANY'S CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1995, AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH CURRENT REPORT.
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