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Employee Benefits (Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]        
Service cost $ 1,769 $ 1,846 $ 3,537 $ 3,692
Interest cost 987 822 1,975 1,643
Expected returns on assets (1,238) (961) (2,475) (1,922)
Amortization of prior service cost 6 6 12 12
Recognized net actuarial loss 154 546 308 1,093
Net periodic pension cost $ 1,678 $ 2,259 $ 3,357 $ 4,518