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Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2014 facility	Jul. 27, 2013
Restructuring
Number of facilities currently being marketed for sale	2
Restructuring charges
Pre-tax restructuring charges since inception of plan	$ 7,700,000
Restructuring charges since inception of plan, net of tax	5,000,000
Pre-tax restructuring income	347,000	(87,000)
Restructuring income, net of tax	(200,000)
Restructuring liability	400,000
Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring charges
Pre-tax restructuring charges since inception of plan	4,500,000
Restructuring charges since inception of plan, net of tax	2,900,000
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Restructuring charges
Pre-tax restructuring charges since inception of plan	3,200,000
Restructuring charges since inception of plan, net of tax	$ 2,100,000

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan, including expenses from discontinued operations, net of reversals or recoveries.

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The number of facilities being marketed for sale, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified restructuring cost.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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