Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's desire to clear area next to Vegas World for construction of Stupak Tower (Stratosphere); Stupak threatened use of eminent domain to clear surrounding park and Meadows Village homes; interview clips of local residents who would be impacted by eviction. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's controversial marketing techniques for new Stratosphere Tower; State Gaming regulators and FBI investigate membership offers and possible over-selling by Stupak; interview clips with Stupak's attorney. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses last piece of damaged crane was removed from the top of the tower after fire; visuals of construction workers dismantling crane. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Mitch Fox hosts panel of journalists to discuss Bob Stupak's marketing techinques for Stratosphere tower that are under investigation and the approval of the project plan by city officials and tower height controversy. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss final preparation to open Stratosphere while visuals of tower under construction and cranes installing final signage and marquee; news anchor reports from Stratosphere days before opening; letters from sign on ground before being installed; rollercoaster tested prior to opening; news anchor reports from helicopter while showing views fo the coaster on top of Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News anchor reports on Frank Hawkins and Nicole Stupak's rival candidacy; discussion about Bob Stupak's financing of the private eye in attempt to boost his daughter's campaign; Stratosphere Tower construction; Stupak as actor; Stupak the Game; interview clips with Bob Stupak throughout. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Text scroll of information about Bob Stupak and his relation to the Stratosphere Corporation; noting he is the only individual licensed as a controlling person as defined by Gaming Control Act; Bob presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with the Board. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Dr. David Tack with "Samantha Stupak" the dog talking about a dangerous disease called "wobble" syndrome. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Host Claudia Collins with a panel of Nevada journalists discusses Bob Stupak making it to the Wall Street Journal, regarding the financing of Stupak's Tower; group discusses marketing strategies present in casinos throughout Las Vegas and Stupak's controversial marketing strategy for the Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Gary Waddel (Channel 8) discusses the history of Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Tower; mention of the FAA safety concern controversy, clips of Bob Stupak talking about Tower design; the allegations of overselling memberships for future project; increase in project cost; stock sales raising $58 milliion dollars; Bob Stupak's personal investment in the project. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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