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PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Part 8 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 412,171 $ 384,163
Fair value of plan assets 274,130 247,959
Accumulated benefit obligation 353,061 329,594
Fair value of plan assets $ 274,130 $ 247,959