Retiree Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 386,073
Prior service cost	0
Deferred tax	(92,654)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	293,419
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	289,990
Prior service cost	1,368
Deferred tax	(48,212)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	243,146
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(12,013)
Prior service cost	603
Deferred tax	4,161
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$ (7,249)