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Pension Plans and Other Benefits - Plan Asset Allocations (Details) - Foreign Hourly Plans [Member] | Dec. 31, 2018
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Fixed Income Securities |
Summary Target Allocation Strategy |
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage | 60.00%
Return Seeking Investments |
Summary Target Allocation Strategy |
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage | 40.00%

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