Long Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Long Term Debt Tables [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt as of October 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows.

In thousands	2011		2010
Senior Notes:
2.92%, due 2016	$	40,000	$	-
8.51%, due 2017		35,000		35,000
4.24%, due 2021		160,000		-
Medium-Term Notes:
6.55%, due 2011		-		60,000
5.00%, due 2013		100,000		100,000
6.87%, due 2023		45,000		45,000
8.45%, due 2024		40,000		40,000
7.40%, due 2025		55,000		55,000
7.50%, due 2026		40,000		40,000
7.95%, due 2029		60,000		60,000
6.00%, due 2033		100,000		100,000
Insured Quarterly Notes:
6.25%, due 2036		-		196,922
Total		675,000		731,922
Less current maturities		-		60,000
Total	$	675,000	$	671,922

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

Current maturities for the next five years ending October 31 and thereafter are as follows.

In thousands
2012	$	-
2013		-
2014		100,000
2015		-
2016		40,000
Thereafter		535,000
Total	$	675,000

Schedule Of Whether Any Payments Restricted By Earnings [Table Text Block]

As of October 31, 2011, our retained earnings were not restricted as the amount available for restricted payments was greater than our actual retained earnings as presented below.

In thousands
Amount available for restricted payments	$	605,481
Retained earnings		550,584