SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Note 14: Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental information referable to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30
in thousands	2017	2016
Cash Payments
Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized)	$     118,157	$       69,865
Income taxes	124,121	92,397
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Accrued liabilities for purchases of property, plant & equipment	$       10,602	$       10,493
Amounts referable to business acquisitions
Liabilities assumed	1,935	0