Sidewalk survey: What do you look for in the paper first?
Marilyn Makham, accountant: “I look for local stuff. You can see anything about the world anywhere, but I want to see the local news.”
Dr. S.C. Menyhay, retired: “I look to see if they stopped the d-mn war and kicked Bush out of office.”
Jennifer Wright, home health nurse: “I like local news — AMBER alert, shootings in Chowchilla, Madera and Fresno. I also like the gossip sections, like the Red Line. I don’t read about politics.”
Bobby Tiwana, co-owner of a transportation company: “I want to know about the cost of fuel; $4.15 or $4.17 is pretty high.”
Beatrice Gonzales, office manager: “I look to see about the cost of fuel and how high it’s going to go.”
Sam Livinggood, nursing student and clerk: “I look for local news, mostly tragic events such as murder. I work at the hospital.”
Paulette Leonard: “I look for Leon’s column. I (also) have an interest in the casino and in development.”
Lupe Avila, retired: “I look at the headlines to see if (there’s something) of interest.”
Dora Rodarte, teacher: “I look to see the headlines and also the pictures.”
Gloria McCoy, housewife: “The headlines are what attracts my attention, crime watch and the ads.”
