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Note B - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member] $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2018 USD ($)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of Gain (Loss) Unrealized on Equity Securities from AOCI to Retained Earnings	$ (7.4)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Reclassification of Gain (Loss) Unrealized on Equity Securities from AOCI to Retained Earnings	$ 7.4

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The amount of adjustment to equity related to reclassification of gain (loss) unrealized on equity securities from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.

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