Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions	$ 952
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	3,425
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	937	815
Expected return on plan assets	(1,070)	(934)
Recognized net actuarial net loss	269	348
Net periodic benefit cost	136	229
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	10	8
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Recognized net actuarial net loss	10	12
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 20	$ 20