<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 
FORT HOWARD CORPORATION'S UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1993 AND IS 
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> FORT HOWARD CORPORATION
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