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<LEGEND>
          THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCAIL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
          THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATMENTS FOUND TIN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K
          FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996.
</LEGEND>
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