<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR
THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1998
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<ALLOWANCES>                                     3,696
<INVENTORY>                                    153,707
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               317,175
<PP&E>                                         368,304
<DEPRECIATION>                                 202,061
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           77,556
<BONDS>                                         30,275
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<SALES>                                        775,556
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<CGS>                                          529,106
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  529,106
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               1,995
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                117,536
<INCOME-TAX>                                    44,912
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