Exhibit 23
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                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation 
by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 30, 
1996, included in Fort Howard Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 1995, and our report dated May 11, 1995, included in Fort Howard 
Corporation's Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, and to all 
references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 5, 1996.