Stock Based Compensation Plans (Shares Reserved and Issued and Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan    
Non-Voting common stock reserved for issuance under the Company's plan 19.8  
Restricted stock issued under plan 6.0  
Stock options issued under plan 14.5  
Weighted-average grant date fair value    
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted ($ per share) $ 7.68 $ 6.68
Black-Scholes option pricing model assumptions:    
Dividend yield minimum 2.80% 2.90%
Dividend yield maximum 5.50% 3.10%
Volatility 36.00% 36.00%
Risk-free interest rate   1.50%
Risk-free interest rate minimum 1.20%  
Risk-free interest rate maximum 1.30%  
Expected life of options (in years) 7 years 1 month 7 years 2 months