SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]

Supplemental Information Referable to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

in thousands	2016	2015	2014
Cash Payments
Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized)	$      135,039	$      208,288	$     241,841
Income taxes	102,849	53,623	79,862
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Accrued liabilities for purchases of property,
plant & equipment	$        26,676	$        31,883	$       17,120
Amounts referable to business acquisitions
Liabilities assumed	798	2,645	26,622
Fair value of noncash assets and liabilities exchanged	0	20,000	2,414
Fair value of equity consideration	0	0	45,185