Unknown benefactor sends cash to residents of Dodgeville
More than 20 Dodgeville residents in Iowa County Wisconsin each received envelopes with 80 to 100 dollars, mailed from an unknown sender to widows, couples and singles. Sheriff Ray Reese confirmed the envelopes were left at the Dodgeville Post Office and no sender trace exists. No pattern to the donations and recipients report no complaints.
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Ray Reese
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Clifton Forge Fire Chief Dies On Duty
Clifton Forge fire chief Andrew Doyle Simmons died while battling a trash dump fire. The 56 year old died from a heart attack after driving the pumper and handling a hose during his 18 years as superintendent. Simmons was a Botetourt County native and former town patrolman and city sergeant.
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Botetourt County
Den ver Open opens with 147 pros in Denver tourney
The Denver Open begins without the Big Four as 147 professionals enter. Don Finsterwald leads pro am after a 68 that earned $500. Defending champion Bob Goalby, who won last year with 277, returns to defend the title on the Denver Country Club course. Five others shot 69 in the pro am, sharing $330 prizes.
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Doug Sanders
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Ford Still Wins Dick Stuart Realizes Big Ambition
Dick Stuart hit a homer at Yankee Stadium for Boston in a 4 1 loss to Whitey Ford. The slugger, leading the league in homers and RBIs, aims for 100 RBI after topping his 30 HR goal. Fenway’s left field wall helped him reach 23 homers there.
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One-Armed Golfer Hits Second Ace in Four Days
London AP reports Jack Robinson, 47, a one armed golfer, scored his second hole in one in four days on a 122 yard par 3 at Haydock Park Golf Course. He was playing the course for the fourth time and achieved the ace on Wednesday.
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Little Leaguers Open Football Season Monday at Stadium
Little Leaguers begin football season Monday night at James Wood's stadium with a twinbill. Admission is charged to the opener as uniforms and equipment are financed. Four teams with about 130 players return, led by defending champs the Redskins with Colts Rams and Eagles.
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Boy Falls From Speeding Train and Survives
An eight year old boy fell from a speeding express train near Sarajevo and escaped with bruises. Vanca Skubev opened the wrong door while seeking the wash room. Passengers alerted the crew who backed up the train and recovered the boy about half an hour later.
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Typhoons Strike Okinawa From May Through October
Typhoons rip across Okinawa each year from May through October, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The period marks peak storm activity with impacts on travel, fisheries, and local infrastructure. Local authorities urge preparedness and early warnings for residents and visitors.
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