Clayton-based radio stations KFUO AM and FM have received notification from the Federal Communications Commission approving plans for the largest expansion since KFUO first went on the air in 1924.
This approval coincided with the retirement of Mr. Oscar H. Spath as General Manager, December 31, 1973.
The Rev. Paul Devantier, KFUO’s Director of Development, was appointed Acting General Manager upon Mr. Spath’s retirement.
Mr. Spath joined KFUO as Business Manager in 1964 after retiring as Vice-President and Manager of the Leiber-Standard Leather Co. in St. Louis.
He became Acting General Manager in 1968 and General Manager in 1972.
Plans for KFUO’s expansion have been developing for five years and were much accelerated during the last months of Mr. Spath’s tenure.
The 71-year-old businessman was only KFUO’s third full-time general manager as it began its 50th year of broadcasting in December.
Plans for a year-long “50th Celebration” that include the major expansion will be carried on by the Rev. Paul Devantier.
Originally published in The Paper, February 1974.
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