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Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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May 02, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2019
EPA Case Involving a Housing Redevelopment Project in Newark, New Jersey [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency, Percentage of Plaintiff's Costs for Which Reimbursement is Demanded | 100.00% |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 2.7 |
Great Notch Condominium Claims[Member] |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  | $ 119.5

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