<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
 from the registrant's quarterly financial statements as of and
 for the six month period ended June 30, 1997, and is qualified in
 its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
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<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
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