Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 01, 2012	Dec. 03, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 9,554	$ 9,795
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	49,652,737	50,144,928