Note 4 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan	$ 251	$ 241
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan	1,087,264	1,206,775

Value of shares issued during the period to an employee benefit plan, such as a defined contribution or defined benefit plan.

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