Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 4,562	$ 4,615
Preferred stock, par value	$ 100.00	$ 100.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	750	750
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,338	32,338
Treasury stock, shares	6,178	5,048