Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 05, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 2,548	$ 2,437
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$ 10,470	$ 9,152
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	4,000,000	4,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 750	$ 750
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	55,000,000	55,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	33,131,846	33,131,846
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	30,796,685	30,831,919
Treasury Stock, Shares	2,335,161	2,299,927