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Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Narratives) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Forecast [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Planned contributions to pension plans in fiscal 2019 | $ 11,092,000

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