<TABLE> <S> <C>


<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
EXTRACTED FROM JUNE 30, 2000 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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                                   0
                                             0
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                  5,107
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<INCOME-TAX>                                        9,192
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                15,967
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<EPS-BASIC>                                           .60
<EPS-DILUTED>                                         .60
<FN>
<F1>  INCLUDES LONG-TERM DEBT AND CURRENT PORTION
<F2>  INCLUDES ONLY COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OPERATING EXPENSES.
<F3>  INCLUDES INTEREST EXPENSE AND LOSS PROVISION SHOWN BELOW.
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