<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT NOVEMBER 28, 1997 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 
OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 28, 1997, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START>                             NOV-30-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               NOV-28-1997
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<SECURITIES>                                   235,380
<RECEIVABLES>                                  134,608
<ALLOWANCES>                                   (3,634)
<INVENTORY>                                          0
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<PP&E>                                         187,485
<DEPRECIATION>                               (106,507)
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          224,647
<BONDS>                                              0
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<SALES>                                        196,230
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