<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT SEPTEMBER 29, 1996 (UNAUDITED) AND THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29,
1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> US DOLLARS
       
                             
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