<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR
THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-1997
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<ALLOWANCES>                                     3,515
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<PP&E>                                         350,995
<DEPRECIATION>                                 192,005
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          102,575
<BONDS>                                         30,485
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<PREFERRED>                                          0
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<SALES>                                        237,174
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<CGS>                                          162,020
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  162,020
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
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<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 34,132
<INCOME-TAX>                                    13,271
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