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Disclosures About Defined Pension Benefit Obligations (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] |
Cash contributions made during the first six months of fiscal 2014 | $ 33,342
Cash contributions we expect to make during the remainder of fiscal 2014 | 22,284
Total | $ 55,626

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