DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS

Company's Long-Term Debt and credit agreements Components

(In thousands)	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Total debt
7.33% weighted-average fixed rate notes	$	95,000		$	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	380,000			325,000
Current maturities
7.33% weighted-average fixed rate notes	(75,000		)	(75,000		)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$	1,067,000		$	1,012,000