The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Thursday, September 29, 1994           TAG: 9409290503
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: D2   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: (Staff)
                                             LENGTH: Short :   18 lines

JAMES RIVER MAY SHED TWO PAPER UNITS

James River Corp. is considering spinning off two of its units, forming joint ventures and selling certain assets. The Richmond-based maker of Dixie Cups and Brawny paper towels said it may spinoff its packaging business and its communication papers unit to reduce debt, increase profitability and sharpen the company's focus. by CNB