SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]

Supplemental Information Referable to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended
		June 30
in thousands	2014	2013
Cash Payments
Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized)	$     162,110	$     100,598
Income taxes	13,867	9,087
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Accrued liabilities for purchases of property, plant
& equipment	$       12,482	$         4,212
Amounts referable to business acquisition
Liabilities assumed	755	232
Fair value of equity consideration	1,094	0