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Note 4 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	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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Escrow deposits related to property sales in noncash investing and financing activities.

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