<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
  This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated condensed balance sheets, and the consolidated condensed statements
of operations found in the Company's Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 27,
1998, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements.
</LEGEND>
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