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Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Global Equity [Member]
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target allocation, minimum 40.00%    
Target allocation, maximum 80.00%    
Alternative Investments [Member]
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target allocation, minimum 0.00%    
Target allocation, maximum 30.00%    
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target allocation, minimum 20.00%    
Target allocation, maximum 60.00%    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Target allocation, minimum 0.00%    
Target allocation, maximum 30.00%    
Pension Plans [Member]
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, funding contributions $ 1,252,000 $ 1,275,000  
401(K) Plan [Member]
     
401(K) Plan:      
Employer match percentage 4.00%    
Requisite service period for plan 1 year    
Percentage of annual earnings employee can defer 100.00%    
Matching opportunity of eligible contribution provided by company 4.00%    
Annual vesting rate 20.00%    
Number of years until employee is fully invested under plan 6 years    
Contributions to employee benefits plan $ 615,000 $ 517,000 $ 488,000