EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables) |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2026 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract] | |
| Components of Net Periodic Benefit [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit for Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Quarter Ended March 31, Statements of Income 2026 2025 (In thousands) Net periodic benefit, pension plans: Interest cost Other expenses $ 880 $ 928 Expected return on plan assets Other expenses (992) (998) Net periodic benefit, pension plans (112) (70) Net periodic cost, postretirement plan Other expenses 11 7 Net periodic benefit $ (101) $ (63) |