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                                                                    Exhibit 23.2
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                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this
Registration Statement.


                                           ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Philadelphia, PA
March 10, 1997


