<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR
THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1995
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<ALLOWANCES>                                     2,667
<INVENTORY>                                    140,437
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<DEPRECIATION>                                 178,546
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<BONDS>                                         31,370
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<SALES>                                        439,957
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