PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	$ 6,525	$ 7,945
Net actuarial loss	172,569	177,558
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	179,094	185,503
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	6,045	7,552
Net actuarial loss	56,419	69,427
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	62,464	76,979
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	480	393
Net actuarial loss	116,150	108,131
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 116,630	$ 108,524