Exhibit 99.1

ARMSTRONG


               ARMSTRONG CHAPTER 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPROVED
                      Vote on Plan of Reorganization Nears


           LANCASTER, PA (MAY 30, 2003) Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: ACKHQ) received approval of its Disclosure Statement today in
its Chapter 11 reorganization case from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington,
Delaware. Judge Randall J. Newsome determined the Disclosure Statement contains
adequate information to enable holders of claims against Armstrong to make an
informed judgment to accept or reject its Plan of Reorganization (Plan).

           Judge Newsome also approved Armstrong's solicitation (voting)
procedures and will set a date by which the Plan, Disclosure Statement and
ballots for voting will be distributed and the deadline for ballots to be
returned. The Plan is supported by the asbestos personal injury claimants'
committee, the representative for future asbestos personal injury claimants and
the unsecured creditors' committee.

           Following the solicitation of votes, the Court will hold a hearing to
consider confirmation of Armstrong's Plan. It is anticipated that such hearing
will be in mid-November, 2003. If the Plan is confirmed, Armstrong expects that
the Plan will be implemented shortly thereafter. Armstrong's Disclosure
Statement, Plan of Reorganization, Solicitation Procedures and related press
releases are available at www.armstrongplan.com.

           Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings,
Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and
cabinets. In 2002, Armstrong's net sales totaled more than $3 billion. Founded
in 1860 and based in Lancaster, PA, Armstrong has 59 plants in 14 countries and
approximately 16,500 employees worldwide. More information about Armstrong is
available on the Internet at www.armstrong.com.


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