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Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Recognized Gains (Losses) in Market Value for Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Trading securities
Recognized loss at end of period	$ (9)	$ (28)	$ (9)	$ (28)
Beginning of Period [Member]
Trading securities
Recognized gain (loss)	(6)	(13)	(26)	(16)
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Before Tax [Member]
Trading securities
Recognized gain (loss)	(3)	(15)	17	(12)
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Net of Tax [Member]
Trading securities
Recognized gain (loss)	$ (2)	$ (9)	$ 10	$ (7)

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This item represents the loss recognized during the period from the sale of trading securities.

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