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Vegas World marketing techniques under investigation, 1992 July 20
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Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's controversial marketing techniques for new Stratosphere Tower; State Gaming regulators and FBI investigate membership offers and possible over-selling by Stupak; interview clips with Stupak's attorney
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Vegas World last of damaged crane remove, 1993 September 14
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Local news anchor discusses last piece of damaged crane was removed from the top of the tower after fire; visuals of construction workers dismantling crane
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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"Nevada Week in Review" on Vegas World tower, 1991 October 25
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Mitch Fox hosts panel of journalists to discuss Bob Stupak's marketing techinques for Stratosphere tower that are under investigation and the approval of the project plan by city officials and tower height controversy
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Stratosphere Tower marquee installation and roller coaster testing, 1996 April 19
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Local news anchors discuss final preparation to open Stratosphere while visuals of tower under construction and cranes installing final signage and marquee; news anchor reports from Stratosphere days before opening; letters from sign on ground before being installed; rollercoaster tested prior to opening; news anchor reports from helicopter while showing views fo the coaster on top of Stratosphere
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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"Hard Copy" segment about Bob Stupak, 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
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Bob Stupak "Wierd Bob, Very Wierd", 1997 August
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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 presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with the Board
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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"Samantha Stupak the Dog" news segment, 1991 July 30
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Dr. David Tack with "Samantha Stupak" the dog talking about a dangerous disease called "wobble" syndrome
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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"Nevada Week in Review", 1990 February 09
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Host Claudia Collins with a panel of Nevada journalists discusses Bob Stupak making it to the Wall Street Journal, regarding the financing of Stupak's Tower; group discusses marketing strategies present in casinos throughout Las Vegas and Stupak's controversial marketing strategy for the Stratosphere Tower
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Overview of Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Tower timeline, approximately 1994 to 1996
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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
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Grand opening of the Venetian Hotel/Casino, 1999 May 03
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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
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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