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CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Financial Information for Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2017
Feb. 29, 2016
Feb. 28, 2017
Feb. 29, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 1 $ 9,953 $ (22) $ 21,507
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (benefit) $ 726 $ (446) $ (191) $ (1,018)