December 1986
Volume 11
Number 12
Features
Terry Comes Home
Q: Why did Terry Meeuwsen give up her career to become a full-time mother? A: Even Miss America has trouble being superwoman.
By Helen Pauly
In the Line of Duty
What made a model police officer suddenly shoot an unarmed man in cold blood?
By James Romenesko
A Catered Affair
Talented chefs – and great spaces – for making your next party a smashing success.
By Willard Romantini
The Waiting Game
Jerry Kleczka is just a few steps away from the political big time. But that’s still too far for him.
By Louis Barbash
The Wizard of Zenda
Buddy Melges, one of the world’s most respected sailors, and his bid for the America’s Cup.
By Lori B. Reighart
Walking Among Wonders
A short tale about a very big occurrence at the corner of Ninth and Winnebago.
By James Hazard
1986 Fiction Contest Winner
Cristobell
By Duff Brenna
Something Wrong With Jeremy
The story of one family’s decision to sue their doctor.
By Judith Woodburn
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Hallelujahs and harangues.
The Insider
What’s new at WFMR, quotable quotes, Pressroom Confidential and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
Great gift-giving ideas.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
Everything to remember about December.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Help finding the food you want.
Columns
Film
Want a movie that reads like a bad dream? Try Blue Velvet.
By Mike Wilmington
Other Voices
Ol’ Crazylegs, Elroy Hirsch.
By George Vukelich
Politics
What’s ahead for Tommy Thompson.
By Charles J. Sykes
Restaurants
A taste of country.
By Willard Romantini
Fine Arts
What went wrong at the Bernstein Festival.
By Bruce Murphy
The Wisconsin Gourmet
Treating the family to a gourmet visit from St. Nick.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
Endgame
Does more money build better minds?
By Charles J. Sykes.
On the Cover: Photograph by Beckett/Beckett Photography. Chair courtesy of Boston Store.
