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GUARANTOR/NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 4) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 26, 2015
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GUARANTOR/NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION |  |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 1 | $ 1

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