Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Apr. 29, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable, allowance	$ 17,807	$ 14,977	$ 13,839
Common stock, par value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued, including shares in treasury	118,442,624	118,442,624	118,442,624
Treasury stock, shares	26,892,031	24,888,494	24,822,271