<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated statement of earnings and the consolidated balance sheets and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1998
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<FN>
<F1>EPS - Primary is EPS Basic per SFAS 128
<F2>EPS - Fully Diluted is EPS - Diluted per SFAS 128
</FN>