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Stock Purchase And Stock Option Plans (Total Pre-Tax Compensation Cost Relating To Share-Based Payments Included In The Accompanying Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Oct. 01, 2010 | Oct. 02, 2009
Stock Purchase And Stock Option Plans |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense (pre-tax) | $ 29,084 | $ 24,361 | $ 24,085

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