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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax | $ 654 | $ 115 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax | (102) | (83) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax | (42) | (40) |
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, tax | 1,346 |  | 794
Retirement plans prior service benefit, tax | (326) |  | (284)
Unrealized Gains on Marketable Securities |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax | 654 |  |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax | (102) |  |
Retirement Plans Prior Service Benefit |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax | $ (42) |  |

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