Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Narrative)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Narrative) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]          
Cash dividend paid     $ 39,432 $ 35,108  
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.27 $ 0.24  
Number of shares repurchased (in shares) 168,110 713,781 340,699 781,781  
Par value of common stock (in dollars per share) $ 1   $ 1   $ 1
Weighted average stock price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share) $ 24.72 $ 21.06 $ 24.56 $ 20.93  
Repurchase of common stock from employees $ 400 $ 0 $ 5,300 $ 3,600  
Common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options (in shares) 4,000,000   4,000,000