Note 8 Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013		Sep. 29, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 107,382,000		$ 107,720,000
Unrealized holding losses on derivative financial instruments (1)	(5,393,000)	[1]	(25,510,000)	[1]
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and transition cost	(19,054,000)		(18,731,000)
Total	82,935,000		63,479,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Tax effect on derivative financial instruments	3,300,000		3,300,000
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Amount Authorized for Stock Repurchase	$ 100,000,000

[1] The net unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments is primarily related to interest rate swap agreements associated with certain debt. See Note 4 for discussion of change in balance from September 29, 2012. Additionally, amount includes a residual tax effect of $3.3 million in both periods.