ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Saturday, March 16, 1996               TAG: 9603180103
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: A8   EDITION: METRO 

REPORTED EARNINGS

2nd qtr. ended 2-10 1996 1995

Revenues $425.8 million $364.1 million

Net Income $27.3 million $23.8 million

Share earnings 18 cents 16 cents

6 mos. ended 2-10

Revenues $888.9 million $753.8 million

Net Income $62.1 million $51.5 million

Share earnings 41 cents 35 cents

Auto-parts retailer AutoZone is based in Memphis, Tenn.

Vaughan Furniture Co. Inc.

1st qtr. ended 3-1 1996 1995

Revenues $25.0 million $26.1 million

Net Income $566,000 $1.1 million

Share earnings 17 cents 32 cents

Vaughan, a case-goods manufacturer, is based in Galax. It has announced plans to open an additional plant in Patrick County.

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