Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
     2011      2010      2009  
     In thousands  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

    $ 205,333       $ 262,802       $ 191,857   

Interest paid

      66,775         81,083         85,191   

Noncash transactions:

         

Accretion of long-term debt

      194         139         131   

Notes issued to seller in acquisition

      —         —         4,700   

Equity in net income of investments accounted for under the equity method

      —         518         770   

Issuance of Common Stock for compensation plans

      21,692         16,493         27,924   

Capitalization of property under construction and related obligation

      22,648         —         —