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Note 4 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 26, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales |  |  | $ 4,465 |
Atchison Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 37,200 |  |  |
Atchison Facility [Member] | Until Receipt by Buyer [Member] |  |  |  |
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales | 800 |  |  |
Atchison Facility [Member] | To Secure Indemnification Obligations [Member] |  |  |  |
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales | $ 3,700 |  |  |

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