Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share Tables [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended October 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is presented below.

In thousands except per share amounts	2011		2010		2009
Net Income	$	113,568	$	141,954	$	122,824
Average shares of common stock outstanding for basic
earnings per share		72,056		72,275		73,171
Contingently issuable shares under incentive compensation plans		210		250		290
Average shares of dilutive stock		72,266		72,525		73,461
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic	$	1.58	$	1.96	$	1.68
Diluted	$	1.57	$	1.96	$	1.67