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SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY - Roll-forward of Common Stock, Additional Paid-in Capital, and Retained Earnings Accounts (Phantom) (Detail) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Retained Earnings: |  |  |
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends, per share | $ 3.32 | $ 3.12 | $ 2.92

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