July 1988

July 1988

July 1988 Volume 13 Number 7 Features Police Academy Part VI The sleepy little town of Delavan, Wisconsin, was stunned to hear allegations that its men in blue were using drugs, cavorting with strip-tease dancers, playing golf while on duty and even having sex on top of squad cars. How much of the scandal was true? Nobody knows for sure, but it sure as heck ended up disturbing the peace. By James Romenesko The Education of Howard Fuller Now that Howard Fuller is the powerful new head of the county’s sprawling Health and Human Services division, it might be time…

July 1988
Volume 13
Number 7

Features
Police Academy Part VI
The sleepy little town of Delavan, Wisconsin, was stunned to hear allegations that its men in blue were using drugs, cavorting with strip-tease dancers, playing golf while on duty and even having sex on top of squad cars. How much of the scandal was true? Nobody knows for sure, but it sure as heck ended up disturbing the peace.
By James Romenesko

The Education of Howard Fuller
Now that Howard Fuller is the powerful new head of the county’s sprawling Health and Human Services division, it might be time to look at the man behind the agenda.
By Tom Bamberger

Counter Culture
We went looking for crusty old counter matrons with bouffant hairdos, Formica counters, vinyl-covered stools and antique Hamilton Beach malt mixers.
By Bonnie Wach

Departments
OutFront
A sense of purpose.
By Judith Woodburn

Letters
Write? Right!

The Insider
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s painful (and expensive) mole removal, the computer that ate Milwaukee’s school system and the latest word on big changes at two Milwaukee publications.
Edited by Simon N. Dumenco

Misc.
This summer, you can ride the waves in style and stroll the beach in comfort — but don’t let your tunes float away.
By Victoria Vaccarello

Metroscene
Flower power at the Kohler Arts Center, a three-ring circus at MIAD and images from the Old West at the Art Museum.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr

Dining Guide
Food for thought.

Columns
Wisconsin, D.C.
Why do candidates for Wisconsin’s public offices devote so much of their time to campaigning in D.C.? Because that’s where the money is.
By Louis Barbash

Business
The myth of the gutless banker. Is it really true or is it just easier to blame the man with the money?
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl

Performing Arts
Last season, the Milwaukee rep got a new theater, an increase in ticket sales and more subscribers. Change was in the air. But somehow it ended up having a less-than-championship season.
By Bruce Murphy

Restaurants
Everyone says we’re supposed to eat healthier these days, but does the new, lighter fare really measure up?
By Willard Romantini

Endgame
What’s in a name?
By Judith Woodburn

On The Cover:
Photography by Tom Bamberger.

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