Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term benefit liabilities	$ (21,106)	$ (23,312)
Pension Plan [Member] | Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses (1)	0	(4,120)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(19,848)	(22,206)
Total	(19,848)	(26,326)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses (1)	(38)	(42)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(275)	(330)
Total	$ (313)	$ (372)