Stock-based Compensation Plans - Options Outstanding and Activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Shares
Options outstanding, at beginning of year	5,636	4,500	4,911
Granted	926	1,289	1,069
Exercised	451	71	1,440
Forfeited/expired	1,111	82	40
Options outstanding, at end of year	5,000	5,636	4,500
Options exercisable, at end of year	3,468	3,672	3,064
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, at beginning of year	$ 37.89	$ 39.65	$ 33.81
Options outstanding, at end of year	$ 37.94	$ 37.89	$ 39.65
Granted	$ 31.64	$ 31.69	$ 60.32
Exercised	$ 26.16	$ 27.66	$ 34.87
Forfeited/expired	$ 37.24	$ 44.66	$ 47.06
Options exercisable, at end of year	$ 38.22	$ 36.96	$ 36.07