Stockholder's Investments - Schedule of Capital Stock (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Value, Issued	$ 548	$ 548	$ 548	$ 548
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	51,261,487	51,261,487
Common Stock, Value, Issued	513	513
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	3,538,628	3,538,628
Common Stock, Value, Issued	$ 35	$ 35
Preferred Stock,$.01 Par [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 6% Cumulative [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000	5,000
1972 Series [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000	10,000
1979 Series [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	30,000	30,000