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SIGNATURE JOSEPH A. ANDERSON
TITLE SECRETARY-TREASURER
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
MARCH 31, 1996 SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS' REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
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