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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
registrant's semi-annual report dated June 30, 1997 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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<NAME> CHURCHILL TAX-FRE FUND OF KENTUCKY, CLASS A SHARES
       
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