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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA.)
</LEGEND>

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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-2000
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<DEPRECIATION>                                 123,235
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<BONDS>                                        176,243
                                0
                                          0
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<CGS>                                                0
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                               (4,835)
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              19,721
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  9,129
<INCOME-TAX>                                       274
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              8,905
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
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<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     8,905
<EPS-BASIC>                                          0
<EPS-DILUTED>                                        0


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