The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer.

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Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011 Savings And Retirement Plan [Member]	Oct. 29, 2010 Savings And Retirement Plan [Member]	Oct. 30, 2009 Savings And Retirement Plan [Member]	Oct. 28, 2011 Pension And Post-Retirement Medical Plans [Member]	Oct. 28, 2011 Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Member]	Oct. 28, 2011 Minimum [Member] Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Member]	Oct. 28, 2011 Maximum [Member] Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Member]
Percentage of employee contributions, maximum						3.00%
Defined contribution plan employer match low						4.00%
Defined contribution plan employer match high						13.00%
Percentage range of discretionary contribution by employer							0.00%	3.00%
Contributions made by the employer					$ 30,961
Employer contributions		$ 31,060	$ 33,273	$ 28,517
Expected contribution of employer for future period	3,700