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Rain and court case shadow a wet nation
A stormy weather pattern struck much of the country with rain and snow from the Great Lakes to the West and Northwest while in Miami a jury convicts Tongay of manslaughter in the death of his 5 year old daughter Kathy, sentencing him to 10 years hard labor. Tongay's defense plans appeal as bond is set and posted. Kathy Tongay’s death followed a dangerous dive from a 33 foot tower and is linked to peritonitis from an intestinal rupture per autopsy. Kathy and her brother Bubba were publicized as young swimming stars with later media appearances and a proposed England channel attempt past authorities.
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Great Lakes
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Washington
Oregon
Sante
N. M
Utah
Garrison
Nevada
U. S
Salt Lake City
Ben C. Willardson
Denver
Louis Jepeway
Tongay
Tonray
Miami, Fla
Russell G. iTongay
Husky
Kathy
Betty Tongay
Aquators
Bubba
England
Esther Williams
A. C. Dressler
Jepeway
Victor Calderin
Russell Jr