Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in value of derivative instruments, provision (benefit)	$ 0	$ 630	$ 857
Change in minimum pension liability, provision (benefit)	(3,908)	(2,348)	7,399
Reclassification of realized gain on marketable securities, provision (benefit)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 27