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Stupak hires Perini Construction for Stratosphere Tower: video
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Local news anchors discuss delay in Stratosphere Tower construction; hiring of Perini Construction company to complete tower construction; interview clip with Bob Stupak commenting on construction; Gaming Control Board comments on Vegas World casino investigation; FAA complaints around tower height; views of tower under construction and crews working on the building. 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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"No Limit" by John L. Smith book signing and party: video
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John L. Smith's book "No Limit: The Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak and Las Vegas' Stratosphere Tower" book signing and party; guests mingle; buffet dinner; people purchase book, news channels interview John Smith at book table; guests come to get book signed; second segment at bookstore with John Smith signing books at table. 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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"Nevada Week in Review" segment on the Stratosphere Tower negotiation with local residents: video
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Host and panel members discuss the Culinary Workers Union hosted barbeque against Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower construction with local residents; CWU rallying for the hotel to be a union hotel; discuss negotiations between CWU, Meadows Village residents, and Bob Stupak after city council meeting; buyouts for residents impacted by construction of Stratosphere Tower. 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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Imperial Carpet/Bob Stupak lease debate: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors discuss local Imperial Carpet store owner Paul Wolfson's challenge to Bob Stupak over his business's lease; exterior views of carpet store. 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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Bob Stupak briefly talks with Bill Clinton: video
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Short segment featuring behind a quck conversation with President Bill Clinton held after the President finished a round of golf with Michael Jordan and Brian Greenspun at the Las Vegas Country Club. The round ended after dark. Later part shows Stupak waiting in line and chatting with various people. 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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TIME Magazine turns down charitable offer from Bob Stupak to be on cover: video
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Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's $1 million dollar charitable donation offer to TIME Magazine to be put on the cover of last week's magazine; inside of magazine is shown and the opening of Stratosphere Tower got a 2-page spread instead of the cover. 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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Overview of Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Tower timeline: video
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Archival Collection
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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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Grand opening of the Venetian Hotel/Casino: video
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Local news anchors discuss the opening of the Venetian casino/hotel; interview clips with guests of note at the opening gala including Bob Stupak, Gary Primm, Linda Hamilton, Sophia Loren, Si Redd, David Thompson; costumed staff interact with guests throughout the casino floor while guests dine and talk with one another; interior shots of casino decor. 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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