Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	Sep. 30, 2011	Oct. 01, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6,034	$ 4,209
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	189,000	189,000
Common stock, shares issued	112,344	118,007
Common stock, shares outstanding	112,344	118,007