POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Charles S. Arledge Charles S. Arledge Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ John H. Barr John H. Barr Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Tully M. Friedman Tully M. Friedman Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Joji Hayashi Joji Hayashi Chairman of the Board and Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ F. Warren Hellman F. Warren Hellman Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Timothy J. Rhein Timothy J. Rhein President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Toni Rembe Toni Rembe Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Forrest N. Shumway Forrest N. Shumway Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ L. Dale Crandall L. Dale Crandall Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ G. Craig Sullivan G. Craig Sullivan Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Barry L. Williams Barry L. Williams Director POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Maryellen B. Cattani, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ William J. Stuebgen William J. Stuebgen Vice President - Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The undersigned does hereby make, constitute and appoint L. Dale Crandall, Timothy J. Windle and Peter A. V. Huegel, jointly and severally, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute for me and on my behalf in each or any one of my offices and capacities with American President Companies, Ltd. (the "Company"), as shown below, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, which the Company contemplates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that any such attorney-in-fact may do by virtue of these presents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed these presents this 13th day of March, 1996. /s/ Maryellen B. Cattani Maryellen B. Cattani Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary