<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Time Warner Inc. for the twelve months ended December
31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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