PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	$ 8,638	$ 7,797
Net loss	238,420	175,788
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	247,058	183,585
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	9,162	9,513
Net loss	122,948	76,451
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	132,110	85,964
Foreign Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost/(credit)	(524)	(1,716)
Net loss	115,472	99,337
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 114,948	$ 97,621