EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) shares
EQUITY [Abstract]
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock issued in connection with business acquisitions			715,004
Number of votes per common stock | item	1
Shares of common stock issued to trustee under 401(k) savings and retirement plan			485,306
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock to the trustee under 401(k) savings and retirement plan | $			$ 30,620
Cash payment for stock repurchase | $	$ 161,463	$ 21,475	$ 0
Treasury Stock Shares	0	0	0
Shares remaining under the current authorization repurchase program	1,756,757