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Channel 3's John L. Smith's "Scoop" segment: video, 2003 February 03
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John L. Smith "Scoop" commentary segment on safety of the Grant Sawyer building and the threat to worker's respiratory health; second segment on City Council election the following week, fundraising efforts, and competition between candidates. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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Bob Stupak cleared of $400,000 lawsuit charges: video, 1986
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Local news anchors discuss Betty Carey's accusation against Bob Stupak of cheating her in Vegas World casino in the early 1980s; second segment announces Stupak cleared of charges in a $400,000 lawsuit after statute of limitations caused judge to throw out the case. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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Bob Stupak challenges Donald Trump for $1 million: video, 1989 March 07
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's million-dollar wager against Donald Trump; shows Bob Stupak's full-page ad asking "Can I Stump Trump?" challenge; interview clips with Bob Stupak discussing the challenge; anchors discuss Trump response to Stupak and declining the challenge; reference Stupak's $1 million Superbowl bet. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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Bob Stupak to publish "Las Vegas Bullet" newspaper: video, 1988 January 01
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's newspaper business "Las Vegas Bullet" a 36-page paper; interview clip with Stupak discussing the paper being an alternative news source for the city, as well as Stupka's upcoming role in a film titled "Bloody Mary"; clip shows Stupak briefly arguing with Ron Lurie supporters after losing mayoral race, will include editorial columns by Stupak and Steve Miller. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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"Vegasone.com" internet gaming: video, 2000 October 01
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Local news anchors discuss the public forum on "Vegasone.com" request to use the city's name and seal on their online gaming company; clips with Oscar Goodman discuss the potential profit from the agreement while others discuss the potential conflict; John L. Smith discusses the possibility of approval for the deal and mention that Stupak has an investment in the deal. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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Titanic-Themed Hotel/Casino Planned for north of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1999 March 12
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Local news anchors discuss plans submitted for a 1,000 room Titantic-themed hotel/casino north of Stratosphere Tower called "The Boat"; Bob Stupak not commenting until a formal announcement. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 44
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Allegations of battery against Bob Stupak: video, 1998 December 03
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Local news anchors discuss former bodyguard, Ralph Owen, claims against Bob Stupak of punching him several times inside the Thunderbird Hotel; Stupak called the misdemeanor battery allegations "silly" and denies the allegations. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 44
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Senator Bob Dole visits Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1996 March 24
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Dole's visit to Las Vegas ahead of the presidential election; clip shows his arrival at the airport and Dole speaking against Clinton's re-election; mentions press was not allowed to ask questions and one question about storage of nuclear waste in Nevada was ignored. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 44
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Stupak files lawsuit over Horseshoe's refusal to cash $5,000 casino chips: video, 1998 November 10
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's lawsuit filed against Binion's Horseshoe for refusal to cash his chips and being ejected from the casino following a shouting match; they discuss the bad blood with the Horseshoe's ownership change, shows Stupak in the Horseshoe withdrawing thousands of dollars; third segment reports from Fremont Street outside of Binion's and has phone interview with Rev. Tom Grey who also tried to cash the chip Stupak donated but was refused. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 45
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Bob Stupak interview on Las Vegas 1: video, 1999 March 17
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Local news anchor interviews Bob Stupak about his plan to build a Titantic themed project; talks about going before the City Commission next month to officially announce anything; discuss the location of the Stratosphere being in an undesirable location and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 45
Archival Component