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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> CHURCHILL TAX-FREE FUND OF KENTUCKY, CLASS A SHARES
       
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