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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 2, 2000, AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 2, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-02-2000
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