Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Text Block

				Additions
		Balance at		Charged to		Charged to				Balance
		beginning		cost &		other				at end
		of period		expenses		accounts		Deductions		of period
		(In thousands)
2011
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	12,701	$	2,201	$	-	$	7,462(1)	$	7,440
2010
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	11,478	$	7,694	$	-	$	6,471(1)	$	12,701
2009
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	15,301	$	7,769	$	-	$	11,592(1)	$	11,478
(1)	Uncollectible accounts written off.