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Comprehensive Income - Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] |  |
Pension and other postretirement, net of tax benefit of $(145,031) and $(123,321) in 2012 and 2011 in 2012 and 2011, respectively | $ (165,611) | $ (228,727)
Unrealized net gain on available for sale investments, net of tax expense of $858 and $659 in 2012 and 2011, respectively | 2,370 | 1,391
Treasury locks and swaps, net of tax benefit of $(2,347) and $(2,796) in 2012 and 2011 | 11,685 | (3,806)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(891) and $2,808 in 2012 and 2011, respectively | (5,311) | (1,445)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, including noncontrolling interests | (156,867) | (232,587)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to parent | (156,867) | (232,587)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] |  |
Pension and other postretirement, tax | (145,031) | (123,321)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on available for sale investments, tax | 858 | 659
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Treasury Locks and Swaps, Tax | (2,347) | (2,796)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax | $ (891) | $ 2,808

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