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For period ending (a) June 30, 1995
File number 811-2927
SUB-ITEM 77C
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 27, 1995. At such
meeting the Stockholders elected Directors and ratified the selection of
independent accountants.
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