LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

LONG-TERM DEBT

Schedule of long-term debt

		2013		2012
7.800% Debentures, due June 15, 2027	$	100,000	$	100,000
6.625% Senior Notes, due May 1, 2037		123,544		123,482
Other		–		1,858
Total long-term debt		223,544		225,340
Less current portion		–		1,858
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	223,544	$	223,482