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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video, 1989 June 08

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Local news anchors reports on death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos' death; reports on his personal financial difficulties and ties to local Thunderbird Hotel, T.K. Christy's, and a catering company; Karamanos was also an NSHE Regent; clip includes details about finding the body and interviews with Mesquite police; short clip of Jerry Tarkanian. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Unveiling of Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower plans: video, 1990 February 13

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Local news anchors report on Stupak's unveiling the $50 million proposal for Stratosphere Tower; interview clips with Stupak; view of tower rendering; FAA question around height of tower mentioned; Steve Miller answers questions about tower height; unveiling of rendering and announcement shown while anchors discuss the tower specifications; clips with airport officials on tower height. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Potential compromise between Stupak and FAA to lower Stratosphere Tower height to 1162 feet: video, 1994 June 16

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Local news anchors report on the compromise between Stratosphere Tower and the FAA regarding desire to extend the tower; Review-Journal reports Stupak has agreed to reduce it from 1825ft to 1062ft; second half is "Nevada Week in Review" panel discusses potential compromise to lower tower height and having a laser light show instead. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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California parachuters jump off Stratosphere Tower construction crane: video, 1994 March 20

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Local news anchors report on 2 California men parachuting off the Stratosphere Tower construction crane; shows daredevil men getting arrested after safely landing; clips of skydiver's wife answering reporter's questions. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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"Street Talk" segment about Bob Stupak's possible removal from the Stratosphere and other gaming-related news: video, 1996 May 30

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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak possibly being ousted from the Stratosphere and pending Reno City Council appearance; discussion about the "Westside Underground News" publication and other gaming-related news. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Chester A. Stupak Community Center dedication ceremony: video, 1992 June 15

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Local news anchors discuss the opening of the Chester A. Stupak Community Center, funded by Bob Stupak; video shows ribbon cutting ceremony with Stupak and his mother; news anchor discusses the offerings of the center and interviews local children; interview clips with Stupak at opening ceremony with his mother and Mayor Jan Jones. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Bob Stupak interested in purchasing Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1999 May 25

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Local news anchors discusses Stupak's latest interest in purchasing the Moulin Rouge in order to restore it; video clips show photographs of the Moulin Rouge and news anchors in front of the empty building; mentions his other ventures including Titanic resort and revamping the Thunderbird Hotel; history of Moulin Rouge and interior and exterior shots of building. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Bob Stupak and Binion's Horseshoe $5,000 casino chip disagreement: video, 1999 May 19

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Local news segmeant discusses dispute between Bob Stupak and Binion's Horseshoe over $5,000 casino chip; said to go to the Gaming Control Board and not the court system; Stupak claims Binion's refused to cash his chip. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Bob Stupak wins $1 million dollar Superbowl XXIII bet, 1989

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Southern California news anchors discuss Bob Stupak winning $1 million dollar bet on Superbowl XXIII; video shows Stupak celebrating win, answering reporter questions

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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Channel 13 "Editorial" segment on Bob Stupak's 1,000-foot tower idea: video, 1990 February 26

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File

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Editorial segment discusses Stupak's history of quirky casinos, challenging Trump, and now his plan to create a 1,000 foot tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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