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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 14,505
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use, Net	$ 8,539
Impairment Effect on Earnings Per Share, after Tax | $ / shares	$ 0.29

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Asset Impairment Charges Disclosure [Abstract]

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The amount, net of tax, of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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After tax earnings per share or per unit impact arising from asset impairment.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 958
-SubTopic 225
-Section 45
-Paragraph 11
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Impairment
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Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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