PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	$ 7,945	$ 8,638
Net loss	177,558	238,420
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	185,503	247,058
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	7,552	9,162
Net loss	69,427	122,948
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	76,979	132,110
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	393	(524)
Net loss	108,131	115,472
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 108,524	$ 114,948