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Note 9 - Pension Plans - Contributions for All Multi-employer Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016 | May 02, 2015
Fund | $ 1,940 | $ 2,105 | $ 2,046
CSSS Fund [Member] |  |  |
Fund | 1,262 | 1,172 | 1,103
WCT Fund [Member] |  |  |
Fund | 477 | 485 | 637
Other Multi Employer Pension Funds [Member] |  |  |
Fund | $ 201 | $ 448 | $ 306

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