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LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Employee severance obligation payments | $ 168,000 | $ 195,000 | $ 194,000
Contributions | 675,000 | 779,000 | 801,000
Expected severance liabilities payments for fiscal year end 2016 | 841,000 |  |
Expected contribution to one or more Contribution Plans | 673,000 |  |
Severance expense | 800,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000
Net (gain) or loss for the period | (18,000) | $ 22,000 | $ 58,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability | $ 200,000 |  |

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