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Investments (Amortized Cost And Fair Value Of Securities Available-For-Sale) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost | $ 424,817 | $ 480,628
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated In Investments | (3,007) | (6,912)
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated In Investments | 0 | (664)
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Fair Value | 427,824 | 486,876
Short-Term | Mortgage-Backed Securities |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost | 420,697 | 476,450
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated In Investments | (2,798) | (6,592)
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated In Investments | 0 | (664)
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Fair Value | 423,495 | 482,378
Long-Term | Municipal Bonds |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost | 4,120 | 4,178
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated In Investments | (209) | (320)
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated In Investments | 0 | 0
Investments in available-for-sale securities, Fair Value | $ 4,329 | $ 4,498

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