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               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATIONS OF EARNINGS
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                 PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENTS
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                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                               EXHIBIT 11.1
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                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)



                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31,
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                                                            2001          2000
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SHARES OUTSTANDING
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     For computation of basic earnings per
        common share

            Weighted average shares                         102,211      102,274
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            Total shares for basic earnings
                 per share                                  102,211      102,274

     For computation of diluted earnings
        per common share

            Net issuable common share equivalents                26           15
                                                           --------     --------

           Total shares for diluted
                  earnings per share                        102,237      102,289
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NET INCOME
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     Net income applicable to common shares for
         basic earnings per share                          $ 36,569     $ 28,850
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     Net income applicable to common shares for
         diluted earnings                                  $ 36,569     $ 28,850
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     Basic Earnings Per Common Share                       $    .36     $    .28
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     Diluted Earnings Per Common Share                     $    .36     $    .28
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     The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral
     part of these statements.