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News segments about the eviction of tennants in apartment complexes owned by Stratosphere Corporation: video, 1996 March 29
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News anchors report about a meeting of displaced residents at the Culinary Union and Stratosphere Corporation's agreement to provide relocation money for residents of the Paradise and Meadows Village apartment complexes. Attorney Barbara Buckley, Stratosphere Corporation representative Andrew Blumen, and several residents are interviewed in the various segments. 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 35
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"Hard Copy" segment about political scandal involving Bob and Nicole Stupak: video, 1991 June 25
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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.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 40
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Memo from A. M. Folger to Walter R. Bracken about drill wells, June 12, 1945
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Account of a meeting called by the State Engineer to discuss applications to drill wells. The Las Vegas Land and Water Company and Robert Griffith both dropped their objections and both were allowed permits. Those in attendance discussed the issues going forward. Memo has date stamps from E.E.B., H.E.D. and U.P. R.R. Co. Law Department, Los Angeles.
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Channel 8 news segment about the closure of Little Giant Market store: video, 1989 November 09
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Channel 8 evening news segment on the closure of the Little Giant Market behind Vegas World. News segment features interior shots of the store and interviews with the owners, Joe and Carol Kerekes. 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 38
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News segments about Stratosphere's financial losses after opening in April 1996, 1996 August 22
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Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about eviction of tenants of Meadows Village apartment complex: video, 1994 September 13
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News anchors report on the eviction of tenants of Meadows Village apartment complex and their relocation agreement with Vegas World/Stratosphere. One clip includes reports of how the eviction and relocation assistance will affect employees of Vegas World who live in the area. 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 35
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George Knapp's Street Talk segment about Vegas World Equal Rights Commission complaint: video
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Segment includes coverage of a pending complaint before the Equal Rights Commission that could reveal that Bob Stupak "doesn't call the shots at Vegas World." The complaint was brought by fired bell captains, 10 of 12 who are Italian. Coverage also includes Clark County Commissioner Don Schlesinger's lapsed business license. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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News segments about "Penny Megabucks" slot machine debut across Las Vegas valley: video
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News segment about PETA accusing Bobby Berosini of mistreating orangutans used in his act: video
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News clips about the Stratosphere Tower making low revenue after opening: video, 1996 June 11
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Three news segments from KVBC Channel 3 about the Stratosphere Tower making low revenue for gaming and hotel occupancy after the casino's first six weeks of operation; News presenters in the clips include Rikki Cheese, Dave Courvoisier, and Helen Kumari; interview of Tom Bruny from Stratosphere appears in all three clips; b-roll of Stratosphere Tower, gambling, rides on top of Stratosphere Tower, Top of the World restaurant, gift shop, the Danny Gans show, and casino guests Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37
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