EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
6% Prior Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock - Series A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cumulative preferred stock dividends in arrears	$ 17	$ 16
6% Prior Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock - Series B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cumulative preferred stock dividends in arrears	$ 16	$ 16
5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock - Series A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cumulative preferred stock dividends in arrears	$ 65	$ 64
5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock - Series B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cumulative preferred stock dividends in arrears	$ 65	$ 64