EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

EQUITY [Abstract]

Changes in Total Equity

	Six Months Ended
	June 30
in thousands	2017	2016
Total Equity
Balance at beginning of year	$    4,572,476	$    4,454,188
Net earnings	165,060	164,866
Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes	(24,108)	(28,696)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(60,303)	(69,156)
Share-based compensation expense	13,671	10,832
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.50/$0.40 per share)	(66,194)	(53,338)
Other comprehensive income	1,502	635
Balance at end of period	$    4,602,104	$    4,479,331