DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS

Company's Long-Term Debt and credit agreements Components

(In thousands)	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total debt
7.33% weighted-average fixed rate notes	$	20,000	$	95,000
6.51% weighted-average fixed rate notes	425,000		425,000
9.78% notes	67,000		67,000
5.58% weighted-average fixed rate notes	175,000		175,000
Credit facility	475,000		325,000
Current maturities
7.33% weighted-average fixed rate notes	—		(75,000		)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$	1,162,000	$	1,012,000