EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

EQUITY [Abstract]

Changes in Total Equity

	Three Months Ended
	March 31
in thousands	2017	2016
Total Equity
Balance at beginning of year	$    4,572,476	$  4,454,188
Net earnings	44,921	40,158
Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes	(21,498)	(24,613)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(49,221)	(26,597)
Share-based compensation expense	6,488	4,321
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.25/$0.20 per share)	(33,152)	(26,718)
Other comprehensive income	747	314
Balance at end of period	$    4,520,761	$  4,421,053