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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Additional Information On Funded Status) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits [Member]
For Plans With A Projected Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	$ 294,325	$ 257,240
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	189,795	189,378
For Plans With An Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets:
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation	270,569	232,342
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	189,795	189,378
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
For Plans With A Projected Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation	48,784	43,888
Aggregate fair value of plan assets	$ 3,062	$ 3,284

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- Definition

If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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