Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Matters Components of Net Benefit Costs (Details) - Domestic Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Cost	$ 3,282	$ 3,566	$ 3,466
Expected return on plan assets	(3,455)	(4,568)	(4,698)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,508	1,239	1,186
Net periodic benefit cost	1,335	237	(46)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Cost	13	16	24
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	10	12	28
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 23	$ 28	$ 52