Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2010	Jul. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2010
Pension Benefits [Member]
Service cost	$ 1,143	$ 785	$ 3,362	$ 2,430
Interest cost	3,699	3,177	11,007	9,660
Expected return on plan assets	(4,429)	(4,032)	(13,210)	(12,194)
Amortization of prior service cost	100	114	298	342
Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	1,518	1,224	4,540	3,688
Net periodic benefit cost	2,031	1,268	5,997	3,926
Post-retirement Medical Benefits [Member]
Service cost	47	53	141	159
Interest cost	128	119	384	357
Amortization of prior service cost	(32)	(718)	(96)	(2,154)
Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	76	657	228	1,971
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 219	$ 111	$ 657	$ 333