September 1986
Volume 11
Number 9
Features
Why It Failed
School desegregation in Milwaukee 10 years after the landmark ruling.
By Bruce Murphy and John Pawasarat
Life in the Strike Zone
The story of one of the most celebrated umps in the major leagues, Milwaukeean Bruce Froemming.
By Michael J. Uruske
A Death of One’s Own
One woman’s struggle to face her husband’s death with dignity.
By Jocelyn Riley
Worn in the U.S.A.
A celebration of American style with Mara Neseman, Miss Wisconsin.
By Arlene Wilson
Fine Arts Guide
Our seventh annual preview of Miwlaukee’s fine arts offerings for the coming season.
Compiled by Dawn M. Behr with introduction by Bruce Murphy
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Roses and razzes.
The Insider
High-flying art for the airport, a guide for pampered pets and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
Back-to-school supplies for the sophisticated student.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Special Section
All about automobiles.
By Lori B. Reighart
Calendar
See you in September.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Finding fine food fast.
Columns
Politics
Jonathan Barry, Ed Garvey, Matt Flynn: why rules were made to be broken.
By Charles J. Sykes
Restaurants
Got a yen for Chinese food? Try Yen Ching.
By Willard Romantini
Fine Arts
Diagnosing the arts.
By Bruce Murphy
The Wisconsin Gourmet
All hail the noble pear, fruit of the age.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
People who live in glass houses and other breakable facts.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
Where there’s smoke, there’s generally Joe Ruditys.
By Charles J. Sykes
On the Cover: Photographs (top and middle right) courtesy of the Milwaukee Public Schools; photography (middle left) by McDonald Photography/ Third Coast Stock Source; photograph (bottom) by John Nienhuis.
