INVENTORIES

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2023

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE D - INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

in thousands	April 30, 2023		October 30, 2022
Finished Products	$	991,788	$	974,160
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process	468,736		440,193
Operating Supplies	181,542		206,289
Maintenance Materials and Parts	103,726		95,417
Total	$	1,745,793	$	1,716,059