July 1984

July 1984

July 1984 Volume 9 Number 7 Features Kingdom of Dust The decline and fall of cocaine kingpin Tony Peters. By James Romenesko A Yuppie’s Lament No one said it would be easy to be a Young Urban Professional on the rise. Life on the cutting edge of consumerism can be downright tough. By Perry M. Lamek Specialty of the House Part of our Annual Restaurant Guide — featuring the delicious, cold comforts of summer drinks. By Harry Cherkinian The Lucey Legacy Out of power for seven years now, former Governor Patrick Lucey is still a power to be reckoned with.…

July 1984
Volume 9
Number 7

Features
Kingdom of Dust
The decline and fall of cocaine kingpin Tony Peters.
By James Romenesko

A Yuppie’s Lament
No one said it would be easy to be a Young Urban Professional on the rise. Life on the cutting edge of consumerism can be downright tough.
By Perry M. Lamek

Specialty of the House
Part of our Annual Restaurant Guide — featuring the delicious, cold comforts of summer drinks.
By Harry Cherkinian

The Lucey Legacy
Out of power for seven years now, former Governor Patrick Lucey is still a power to be reckoned with.
By Betsy Wing

The Bull Men
It takes a special sort of person to handle a five-ton bull elephant — and enjoy it.
By Martin Hintz

Kid Stuff
Happy, snappy summer clothes for kids.
By Arlene Wilson

Departments
Out Front
By Charles J. Sykes

The Insider
How a union was born at The Journal, O.C. White’s most interesting debts, readers’ 1984 Best of Milwaukee ballot . . . and more.
Edited by James Romenesko

Annual Restaurant Guide
Milwaukee’s most complete guide to dining out.

Sure Things
Hand gadgets for cooking out and cooking in, and a lovely kind of accommodation for visitors.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Calendar
A comprehensive guide to Summerfest . . . and just about everything else.
Compiled by Dawn M. Behr

Milwaukee Classified

Columns
Film
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Natural.
By Mike Wilmington

Restaurants
Getting away from it all.
By Willard Romantini

CityLights
The joy of speed.
By Perry M. Lamek

Fine Arts
The ballet takes a break.
By Harry Cherkinian

MetroScene
Music, dance and art in the great outdoors.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Endgame
The business climate re-examined.
By Charles J. Sykes

On The Cover:
Photograph by James Schnepf; Inositol powder courtesy of Brown Port Natural Foods. Hand model Terry Borges.