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<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
     This schedule contains summary information extracted from the third quarter
1997 Form 10-Q Balance  Sheets and  Statements of Operations and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
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