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Note 5 - Employees' Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2016
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution | $ 321,000 | $ 322,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Plan Reimbursement for Fees | $ 277,000 |

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- Definition The amount of payment into the fund established for purposes of making future disbursements to the individual in accordance with the terms and understanding of the deferred compensation arrangement. + References No definition available. + Details
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Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The reimbursement to a plan of fees received indirectly by the plan sponsor. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
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