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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Amendment No. 6
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
COMMON
CUSIP: 057741100
December 31, 1995
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement _
ITEM 5 OWNERSHIP OF 5% OR LESS OF A CLASS
Yes
ITEM 10 CERTIFICATION:
BY SIGNING BELOW, I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE SECURITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE
WERE NOT ACQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AND DO NOT HAVE THE
EFFECT OF CHANGING OR INFLUENCING THE CONTROL OF THE
ISSUER OF SUCH SECURITIES AND WERE NOT ACQUIRED IN
CONNECTION WITH OR AS A PARTICIPANT IN ANY TRANSACTION
HAVING SUCH PURPOSES OR EFFECT.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
DATE: February 15, 1996
FOR: Wachovia Corporation
BY:
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Attorney-in-Fact
Ricky B. Nicks, Executive Vice President
Wachovia Operational Services Corporation
(Authorized by Wachovia Corporation under a limited power of attorney
filed with the Schedule 13G for Atlanta Gas Light Company, CUSIP
047753108, filed by Wachovia Corporation on February 15, 1996.)
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