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Employee Benefits (Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]        
Service cost $ 1,768 $ 1,845 $ 5,305 $ 5,537
Interest cost 988 822 2,963 2,465
Expected returns on assets (1,237) (1,028) (3,712) (2,950)
Amortization of prior service cost 6 6 18 18
Recognized net actuarial loss 154 547 462 1,640
Net periodic pension cost $ 1,679 $ 2,192 $ 5,036 $ 6,710