June 1987
Volume 12
Number 6
Features
A Jailhouse Primer
An essay on living life behind bars at the Waupun Correctional Institution.
By James Romenesko
Back From Nowhere
For VZ years, former Green Bay Packer Lionel Aldridge stumbled through the nightmare of mental illness. He lost his job, his family, and ultimately, his self-respect. But now, after years of struggle, he’s off the streets and back in the game again.
By Michael J. Uruske
Private Frontiers
Intimate stories of pioneer dreams and struggles from the private diaries of the women who helped settle Milwaukee.
By Jocelyn Riley
An Unlikely Story Usually, the leaders in the House of Representatives are masters of process, not principle. Usually, they don’t start their careers by crossing all the people in seats of power. But Congressman Jim Moody decided to do things differently.
By Louis Barbash
Suit Yourself
For sunning or swimming, a revealing look at this summer’s styles.
By Arlene Wilson
Departments
Out Front
Letters
Love letters and hate mail.
The Insider
The Keystone Cop capers at UWM, new competition for Radio Doctors, timing department store salespeople, nurses’ new self-image and more.
By the Editors
Special Advertising Section
New ideas from the Milwaukee Parade of Homes.
Misc.
Do-dads and decorations for delightful party-giving.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
The June follies.
Edited by Daum M. Behr
Dining Guide
For finding fine food fast.
Columns
Business
How one Shorewood guy, working out of his basement, got the attention of executives all over the world.
By Judy Getts
Fine Arts Mini -reviews of the season’s high (and not-so-high) lights.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants Two places to go when you’re suffering from the China’s syndrome.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Why “almost” counts in the Milwaukee School Board election.
By Bruce Murphy
On The Cover: Prison cell photograph by Tom Bamberger.
