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Long-Term Debt and Derivatives (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2012
Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities [Abstract] |
Schedule of Debt |
(In thousands) | 2012 |  | 2011
Unsecured term notes due through 2036 at an average rate of 5.10% | $ | 1,284,802 |  |  | $ | 1,286,125 |
Less: amounts due within one year | 225,636 |  |  | 1,335 |
| $ | 1,059,166 |  |  | $ | 1,284,790 |

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