Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Pension Benefits [Member]
Noncurrent assets	$ 352	$ 209
Current liabilities	(477)	(438)
Noncurrent liabilities	(40,369)	(55,215)
Post-Retirement Medical Benefits [Member]
Current liabilities	(994)	(977)
Noncurrent liabilities	$ (8,473)	$ (8,803)

The amount for overfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet as a noncurrent asset associated with a defined benefit pension plan or other postretirement defined benefit plan.

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For a classified balance sheet, the amount recognized in balance sheet as a current liability associated with an underfunded defined benefit plan.

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This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans.

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