CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 4,618	$ 4,544
Common Stock, Par Value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	90,752,123	90,752,123
Treasury Shares	15,383,790	10,664,728