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Local news anchor George Knapp interviews Bob Stupak. Interview begins with Stupak sharing his background and coming to stay in Las Vegas in 1972; his journey to owning and operating a number of casinos; the success of Vegas World and his marketing strategies; coming up with the idea for Stratosphere Tower; funding the project; the question about tower height and FAA regulations; Mirage opening and the potential affect on other casinos; his relationship with Steve Wynn; and Stupak's political career. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Christmas music plays while guests talk with one another; Phyllis McGuire shows a crystal Eiffel Tower to guests; people sing Christmas songs karaeoke-style; Phyllis McGuire sings; others sing while guests dance; concludes with Bob Stupak and Phyllis McGuire singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 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's presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with the Board; Bob Stupak speaks directly to camera explaining his knowledge of the stock and financial situation; ends with information asking fellow shareholders and interested parties to contact the Board. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses the FBI investigation into bribes and unreported campaign contributions taken by Clark County Commissioners in Clark County, Nevada; name Lynette McDonald, Mary Kincaid-Chauncey, Dario Herrera, and Erin Kenny; "Face to Face" with John Ralston segment; potential imminent terror attack and the county on high alert, interview clips with Homeland Security. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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