Long Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Long Term Debt Abstract

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

Long-term debt as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows.

In thousands	2013		2012
Senior Notes:
2.92%, due June 6, 2016	$	40,000	$	40,000
8.51%, due September 30, 2017		35,000		35,000
4.24%, due June 6, 2021		160,000		160,000
3.47%, due July 16, 2027		100,000		100,000
3.57%, due July 16, 2027		200,000		200,000
4.65%, due August 1, 2043		300,000		-
Medium-Term Notes:
5.00%, due December 19, 2013		100,000		100,000
6.87%, due October 6, 2023		45,000		45,000
8.45%, due September 19, 2024		40,000		40,000
7.40%, due October 3, 2025		55,000		55,000
7.50%, due October 9, 2026		40,000		40,000
7.95%, due September 14, 2029		60,000		60,000
6.00%, due December 19, 2033		100,000		100,000
Total		1,275,000		975,000
Less current maturities		100,000		-
Less discount on issuance of notes		143		-
Total	$	1,174,857	$	975,000

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
2014	$	100,000
2015		-
2016		40,000
2017		35,000
2018		-
Thereafter		1,100,000
Total	$	1,275,000

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

As of October 31, 2013, 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	$	760,870
Retained earnings		627,236