Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Cumulative foreign currency translation $ 3,714 $ (65)  
Fair value of derivatives, net of tax (554) (5,571)  
Minimum pension liability, net of tax (30,100) (59,447)  
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (26,940) (65,083)  
Tax expense on fair value of derivatives 354 3,562  
Tax expense on minimum pension liability 18,979 37,777  
Tax expense (benefit) on minimum pension liability and fair value of derivatives $ 22,005 $ (2,896) $ (8,256)
Class A common stock [Member]
     
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 70,000,000 70,000,000  
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1.00 $ 1.00  
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares) 2,500,000    
Shares remain available for repurchase (in shares) 1,194,670