PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Amounts to be recognized in other comprehensive income in the next fiscal year (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Postretirement Health Benefits
Amortization of: Net actuarial loss	$ 550
Amortization of: Prior service cost	9
Amortization of: Net obligation at transition	0
Total to be recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	559
Postretirement Health Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Postretirement Health Benefits
Amortization of: Net actuarial loss	33
Amortization of: Prior service cost	0
Amortization of: Net obligation at transition	10
Total to be recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	$ 43

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to gains and losses that are not recognized immediately and are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented.

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The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to prior service cost or credit expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented.

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The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to transition assets (obligations), origination from the adoption of FAS 87 and 106, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented.

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The aggregate amount in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented, including the net gain (loss), net prior service cost or credit, and net transition asset or obligation.

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