Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions	$ 1,582		$ 3,454
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year			923
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	937	815	2,811	2,445
Expected return on plan assets	(1,071)	(934)	(3,211)	(2,801)
Recognized net actuarial net loss	269	348	806	1,044
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements	0	500	0	500
Net periodic benefit cost	135	729	406	1,188
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	9	8	28	25
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial net loss	10	12	31	36
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements	0	0		0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 19	$ 20	$ 59	$ 61