LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
LONG-TERM DEBT  
Schedule of long-term debt

A summary of long-term debt as of October 31 is as follows:

   

 

     2012     2011  
   

7.800% Debentures, due June 15, 2027

   $ 100,000   $ 100,000  

6.625% Senior Notes, due May 1, 2037

     123,482     123,420  

Other

     1,858     3,736  
   

Total long-term debt

     225,340     227,156  

Less current portion

     1,858     1,978  
   

Long-term debt, less current portion

   $ 223,482   $ 225,178