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News segment announcing the renaming of Stratosphere's Tower rollercoaster: video, 1996 April 23
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Local news anchor announces the renaming of the roller coaster ride on the Stratosphere to "Let it Ride High Roller" with view of the top of the tower with ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segments on gorilla ride approval and Stratosphere employment opportunities: video, 1996 January 12
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Local news anchors discuss the approval for the "Belly of the Beast" gorilla ride; Stratosphere Tower hiring 2,400 workers before grand opening; shows drawings of gorilla ride and construction of Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Street Talk" segment: video, 1996 March 19
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Segment discusses firing of Nye County Administrator William Offutt; death of George Burns; press conference related to artificial structures on the Moon and Mars. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Media "sneak peek" of inside Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 22
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News segment about the preview inside the Stratosphere Tower one week before opening; interview clips with Pat Marvel (Public Relations); clips of interior of casino showing the Pavilion interiors, gaming floors, and exterior of tower with rollercoaster. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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David Wirshing resigns from Stratosphere: video, 1996 July 29
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Local news anchors discuss David Wirshing's (President) resignation one week after Bob Stupak's resignation as CEO from the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Possible height extention for Stratosphere Tower and parachute jumpers: video, 1994 March 21
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Local news anchors discuss possible plans to extend the Stratosphere Tower to be almost 1,800 feet; two locals parachute off Stratosphere Tower and are confronted by police; interview with locals and one of the jumpers discuss other Las Vegas "dare devil" stunts. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Feasibility of monorail between Fremont Street and Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 08
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Local news anchors discuss feasibility of monorail to help ease traffic and transportation challenges; interview clip with John Schlegel discussing Boyd Gaming and Stratosphere's commission of a feasibility study for monorail between Fremont Street Experience and Stratosphere; interview clips with local residents and tourists. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Revenues low during first 6 weeks of Stratosphere operation: video, 1996 June 11
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Local news anchors discuss the first 6 weeks of revenue for the Stratosphere Tower; discussion of $8 million dollar revenue still being below executive's expectations; interview clip with Tom Bruny and casino visitors, discuss possible rollercoaster upgrades and Top of the World restaurant. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Seven employees stuck in Stratosphere staff elevator: video, 1996 July 11
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Local news anchors problems at the Stratosphere Tower including 7 employees stuck for over 5 hours in a disabled high-speed elevator. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Lawsuit regarding Las Vegas Bullet: video, 1993 February 15
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Local news anchor discusses the out of court settlement of a 5-year lawsuit between Bob Stupak (owner of the defunct Las Vegas Bullet newspaper) and unidentified individual. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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