Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in value of derivative instruments, provision (benefit)	$ 857	$ 289	$ (1,307)
Additional minimum pension liability, provision (benefit)	7,399	(5,764)	(1,806)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, provision (benefit)	0	20	5
Reclassification of realized gain on marketable securities, provision (benefit)	$ 27	$ 0	$ 0