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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video

Date
1989-06-08
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Unveiling of Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower plans: video

Date
1990-02-13
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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

Date
1996-05-30
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Chester A. Stupak Community Center dedication ceremony: video

Date
1992-06-15
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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

Date
1999-05-25
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Bob Stupak mayoral campaign television commercial, "Gus," and Eyewitness New 8 coverage of Stupak's mayoral speech: video

Date
1987-04-22
Description

Bob Stupak for Mayor television commercial, titled "Gus" (featuring Gus Giuffre), by political consulting firm Zimmerman, Fiman, and Dixon. Video also contains a recording of Eyewitness News 8, which includes coverage of Bob Stupak's first mayoral campaign speech to an audience of fourth graders. 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 coverage of Binion's Horseshoe appealing casino chips payment order: video

Date
1998-12-08
Description

News coverage: Bob Stupak's attempt to cash $250,000 worth of casino chips from Binion's Horseshoe is appealed by the Horshoe, which suggests that Stupak's chips may be fake. 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 Stratosphere's financial losses after opening in April 1996: video

Date
1996-08-22
Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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News segments about Stratosphere's adjusted gaming odds to attract more customers: video

Date
1996-09-27 to 1996-09-27
Description

Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. 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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"1995 Year in Review": video

Date
1995-12-31
Description

Highlights the following hotels and experiences opening, beginning planning, or implosion: Hard Rock hotel; monorail between Bally's and MGM; Texas Station; Fremont Street Experience; Bellagio, New York-Bew York; Monte Carlo; Paris Las Vegas; Stratosphere; Landmark implosion; Second half covers unions, Bob Stupak, Huntridge Theater; large fires; tragic evets; Landmark implosion; Fremont Street Experience. 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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