[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1380-E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO KFMO RADIO OF PARK HILLS, MO

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 1997

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to KFMO Radio 
of Park Hills, MO. A friend to the Eighth Congressional District, KFMO 
recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
  The first radio station in Park Hills, KFMO began serving the folks 
of Park Hills, MO, on

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July 4, 1947. At that time, the radio station was owned by Hirsch 
Broadcasting Corp.
  From the time of the forty's when radio was king through today, KFMO 
remains one of the most vibrant and energetic stations in the area. 
KFMO is part of the Parklands Information System and carries extensive 
news coverage throughout the day. With the Parkland Today Show, the 
senior's lunch menu, obits, and tons of local news, folk in St. 
Francois County know that if it is happening locally, it's happening on 
KFMO.
  In 1992, KFMO was acquired and is currently owned by Hirsch 
Broadcasting Co. Under the leadership of President M. L. Steinmetz and 
Larry D. Joseph, vice president/general manager, M.K.S. Broadcasting 
also own and operates B104 FM radio which is also in Park Hills.
  Mr. Speaker, with so many people in so many different areas dependent 
upon the folks at KFMO for their information, I am pleased to wish them 
a happy 50th anniversary. I salute their commitment to the community 
and I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing the folks at KFMO all the 
best for another 50 years of success and service.

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