PENSION BENEFITS (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Weighted Average Assumptions
Discount Rates used to determine net periodic pension cost as of October 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010	3.50%	4.48%	5.26%
Expected long-term rates of return on assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Rates of increase in compensation levels