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Channel 8 news segment on marquee installation at the Stratosphere: video

Date
1996-04-16
Description

Channel 8 evening news segment about installation of the Stratosphere's marquee as they approach completion of the resort and the grand opening. 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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Channel 3's John L. Smith's "Scoop" segment: video

Date
2003-02-03
Description

John L. Smith "Scoop" commentary segment on safety of the Grant Sawyer building and the threat to worker's respiratory health; second segment on City Council election the following week, fundraising efforts, and competition between candidates. 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 laws prohibiting casinos from advertising prizes and contests: video

Date
1993-04-23
Description

News report about a law prohibiting casinos from advertising prizes and contests in television commercials that was overturned by a federal judge. 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 segment on guidebooks' descriptions of Las Vegas: video

Date
1991-07-12
Description

KLAS news segment featuring George Knapp discussing the (in)accuracy of guidebooks' descriptions of Las Vegas. 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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Titanic Casino press conference: video

Date
1999-04-08
Description

Las Vegas One special report covering the Titanic Casino press conference at Jackie Gaughan's Plaza, featuring Bob Stupak. 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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Senator Bob Dole visits Las Vegas, Nevada: video

Date
1996-03-24
Description
Local news anchors discuss Bob Dole's visit to Las Vegas ahead of the presidential election; clip shows his arrival at the airport and Dole speaking against Clinton's re-election; mentions press was not allowed to ask questions and one question about storage of nuclear waste in Nevada was ignored; 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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Stratosphere Tower "crooked leg" construction update: video

Date
1993-05-06
Description

Local news anchor discusses tower construction and reaction to crooked tower leg; Tutor Perini construction took over after two mistakes cost Stupak millions; interview with local residents and their reaction to the tower's size and shape; crew has 7 months left to finish construction of cement tower "legs". 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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Stratosphere Tower "Topping Off" speeches: video

Date
1995-11-04
Description

"Topping off" of Stratosphere Tower ceremony opens with an unidentified individual thanking everyone generally and introducing the following individuals to speak: acting governor of Nevada Lonnie Lee Hammargren; Bob Walsh; Mayor Jan Jones; and finally Bob Stupak; dignitaries sign the spire before helicopters lift to into place. . 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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Vegas World's slot machine auction: video

Date
1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
Description

Local news anchors discuss Vegas World auctioning off old slot machines on floor of casino; shows auction taking place inside Vegas World; discusses regulations around purchasing a machine from the auction. 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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California parachuters jump off Stratosphere Tower construction crane: video

Date
1994-03-20
Description

Local news anchors report on 2 California men parachuting off the Stratosphere Tower construction crane; shows daredevil men getting arrested after safely landing; clips of skydiver's wife answering reporter's questions. 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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