Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Common stock, par value $ 1 $ 1
Common stock, shares authorized 15,000,000 15,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 7,453,555 7,453,555
Treasury stock, at cost, shares 1,390,114 1,390,114
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
   
Preferred stock, liquidation preference $ 2,762 $ 2,762
Series C Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]
   
Preferred stock, liquidation preference $ 32,668 $ 32,668