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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Roll Forward of Balances in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ (21,473) | $ (17,933)
Current period change | 463 | (3,540)
Balance | (21,010) | (21,473)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Adjustment [Member] |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (2,277) | (2,843)
Current period change | 306 | 566
Balance | (1,971) | (2,277)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Adjustment [Member] |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (18,924) | (15,085)
Current period change | (24) | (3,839)
Balance | (18,948) | (18,924)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities [Member] |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (272) | (5)
Current period change | 181 | (267)
Balance | $ (91) | $ (272)

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