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OVERVIEW, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Land Sale (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Retail Land Sales, Installment Method, Gross Profit, Deferred [Abstract] |
Date of Land Sale Agreeement | Apr. 30, 2014
Retail Land Sales, Installment Method, Sales Value | $ 34
Retail Land Sales, Installment Method, Gross Profit | $ 10

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