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Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Approximate Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities in a Loss Position (Equity Securities [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Securities [Member] |  |
Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Approximate Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities in a Loss Position [Line Items] |  |
Equity securities – Available-for-sale | $ 88 | $ 397
Equity securities – Available-for-sale | 16 | 17
Totals | 88 | 397
Totals | $ 16 | $ 17

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