FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  97-19


               EDGAR SERVICE TEMPORARILY DISRUPTED


     Washington, D.C., Friday, March 21, 1997 -- Due to a power
failure, the SEC's EDGAR Computer system located in Alexandria,
Virginia has experienced a major system failure which precludes it
from being able to receive, process or disseminate electronic
filings.  Until further notice, all filings must be submitted
electronically to the SEC's EDGAR back-up system located at SEC
Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  The phone number for submitting
an electronic filing to the back-up system is (202) 639-9800.

     Public access to filings will be delayed approximately 90
minutes following receipt and acceptance processing.  It will be
possible to access both new and historical filings through any
EDGAR commercial information service.  



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