Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Sales	$ 1,242,846	$ 1,207,708	$ 3,804,707	$ 3,694,574
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation)	537,670	530,565	1,676,225	1,660,447
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses	472,687	459,175	1,420,617	1,368,776
Restructuring and other special charges (benefits), net (Note 16)	0	(1,729)	0	6,426
Depreciation	69,905	65,804	205,422	194,820
Amortization	7,665	6,614	22,141	19,950
Total costs and expenses	1,087,927	1,060,429	3,324,405	3,250,419
Operating Income	154,919	147,279	480,302	444,155
Interest expense, net	(16,216)	(16,472)	(57,675)	(48,102)
Loss on the extinguishment of debt (Note 7)	(9,150)	0	(9,150)	0
Other income, net	2,292	805	3,879	10,329
Earnings before income taxes	131,845	131,612	417,356	406,382
Income taxes	(49,086)	(48,697)	(154,929)	(151,649)
Net Earnings	$ 82,759	$ 82,915	$ 262,427	$ 254,733
Net Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.12	$ 1.07	$ 3.57	$ 3.30
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.10	$ 1.05	$ 3.51	$ 3.23
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic	73,767	77,417	73,505	77,123
Diluted	75,094	78,944	74,812	78,883