# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S643
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 648

ers. Also this project has the approval of Synod’s
etors.
rojects will require the outlay of a large sum. The
sent is to spend approximately $300,000 on these changes
addition to the present station building to provide needed
‘this sum, $120,000 are already available, and it is hoped
:Christians, realizing the importance of radio in religious
continue to give financial support to Station KFUO so
# projects may successfully be carried out,
atpresent the Station operates only on a daytime schedule and
000 -watts power. It is hoped that it may become possible
permission from the FCC to operate also at night and with
tts power. This would keep the Station on the air during
ening hours, when the radio audience attains its largest
‘.and would enable the Station to reach out considerably
than is possible at present.
ynod has given recognition to the valuable contribution which
fation KFUO is making to the work of our Church by subsidizing
fe Station during the last triennium to the extent of $10,000 a year.
"request is that Synod increase its support of Station KFUO
granting the Station the sum of $2,000 a month, which is to be
d toward defraying part of the operating expenses.
"The expansion program described above calls for large gifts
om the friends of Station KFUO. We are very happy to report
iat the Rev. Paul C. Barth, in his capacity as Director of Public
élations, on his many field trips, everywhere has found a deep
terest in the continued growth of Station KFUO and a willingness
the part of the members of our Church to underwrite the Ex-
sion and Improvement Fund. There is all reason to believe that
e Lord will make the hearts of our people willing to give their
inued support so that this great project may be carried to its
mopletion.
In conclusion, Station KFUO desires to. express its gratitude
to’all who have supported the Station either by giving it their
financial assistance or by broadcasting over the Station, Among
he latter group should be mentioned particularly the clergy of
St. Louis and vicinity. Many have served by bringing a distinct

personal sacrifice. KFUO Rapio Commirrzz
Grorce V.Scnick, Secretary

Committee 14 brought in the following resolutions:
Wuereas, Station KFUO has continued to be in truth “The
Gospel Voice” to its many hearers; and

Wueneas, The success of KFUO has been made possible, under
d’s blessing and the guidance of its committee, through the