<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM STONE
CONTAINER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES' MARCH 31, 1997, JUNE 30, 1997 AND
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS 
AND RETAINED EARNINGS (ACCUMULATED DEFICIT) AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY 
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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