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Berns, Dave. Stratosphere Boss Learns From Mistakes, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Aug. 26, 1996, p. 1D.

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Edwards, John G. Cargill Has Towering Stake in LV, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sept. 30, 1996, p. 1D.

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Ehlers, David. Schuetz Ready to Meet Stratosphere Challenges, Las Vegas Sun, Aug. 2, 1996, p. 1D.

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Gallant, John. Hawkins, Nolen Easy Winners, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun. 5, 1991, p. 1A.

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German, Jeff. Stupak Tower Letter Probed, Las Vegas Sun, Oct. 23, 1991.

German, Jeff. Casino Plans Downtown are on the Slide, Las Vegas Sun, Dec. 12, 1991, p. 3A.

German, Jeff. State Gamers to Hit Stupak in Pocketbook, Las Vegas Sun, Jan. 14, 1992, p. 3A.

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German, Jeff. Rumors Flying as Judge Wolf Returns to Job, Las Vegas Sun, Mar. 26, 1992, p. 3A.

German, Jeff. Mo. asks More on Stupak, Las Vegas Sun, Mar. 1992, p. 1B.

German, Jeff. Cranking Up His Political Machine, Las Vegas Sun, May 31, 1992, p. 3D.

German, Jeff. Stupak Forced to Up Bankroll at Vegas World, Las Vegas Sun, Dec. 15, 1992, p. 3A.

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Green, Marian. Closing Days at Vegas World Hotel are Sad but Optimistic, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jan. 30, 1995.

Green, Marian. Stratosphere Tower Project Goes Ape, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jan. 11, 1996, p. 1B.

Green, Marian. Culinary Union Officials Discussing Organization of Stratosphere Resort, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb. 8, 1996, p. 2B.

Green, Marian. Thousands Hope to Climb on Board Stratosphere Resort, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mar. 4, 1996, p. 1B.

Green, Marian. Brand Names Reach for Stratosphere, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr. 24, 1996, p. 1B.

Green, Marian. Chronology, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr. 28, 1996, p. 12B.

Green, Marian. Dreaming Lofty Dreams, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr. 28, 1996, p. 1E.

Green, Marian. Smoke Sets off Alarm, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 1, 1996, p. 1A.

Green, Marian. Stratosphere Recognizes Culinary Union, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 8, 1996, p. 3B.

Green, Marian. No Deals for Locals at Stratosphere, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 9, 1996, p. 1B.

Green, Marian. Broken Part Drops From Roller Coaster at Stratosphere, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 10, 1996, p. 1B.

Green, Marian. Stratosphere’s Revenues Below Expectations, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun. 8, 1996, p. 11D.

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Hyman, Harold. Strip Casino Museum Destroyed By Blaze, Las Vegas Sun, May 22, 1974. Page 1.

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Mikla, Pete. The Road Back to Stardom, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Aug. 9, 1985, p. 1E.

Mikla, Pete. The McGuire Sisters: Stage Comeback Will be Followed by Books and Records, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr. 25, 1986, p. 5D.

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Palermo, Dave. Lyle Goes From Hero To Goat in Stupak’s Eyes, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Aug. 5, 1996, p. 1D.

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Paskevich, Mike. Duo Basks in Fresh Success, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul. 20, 1990, p. 1C.

Pledger, Marcia. Landmark Begins Turning to Rubble, Las Vegas Review-Journal, date unknown.

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Potters, Merilyn. Tower: It’s All in the Details, Las Vegas Sun, Nov. 20, 1994, p. 4D.

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Scott, Cathy. Stupak: $100,000 to Nab Bagley Killer, Las Vegas Sun, Oct. 31, 1995, p. 1D.

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Scott, Cathy. Stupak Still Recovering from Motorcycle Spill, Las Vegas Sun, date unknown.

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Smith, John L. Other Worldly Planet Stupak Drifts Off to Cosmic Afterlife, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb. 5, 1995, p. 1B.

Smith, John L. Stupak Courts a Dream to Shoot Hoops with the Globetrotters, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jan. 31, 1996, p. 1B.

Smith, John L. Mr. Las Vegas, Stupak, Getting Monkeys Off His Back, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb. 8, 1996, p. 1B.

Smith, John L. Man With the Tower Turns to Flowers for his Valentine, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb. 15, 1996, p. 1B.

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Sprigle, Ray. Carl Kelly-Dibassi Is Genial Host, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 2, 1950.

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Staff writer. State Police, DA Swap Blasts, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 2, 1958. Page 1.

Staff writer. Judge Alpern Quizzes Panel After Verdict, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 14, 1958.

Staff writer. Private Phone Stalls Bribe Trial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sept. 11, 1958.

Staff writer. Stupak Trial Near Jury, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Oct. 2, 1963.

Staff writer. Stupak Faces Court in Gambling Case, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan. 11, 1964.

Staff writer. Million Dollar Gambling Museum, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mar. 13, 1974.

Staff writer. Arson Probe Begun in Casino Blaze Here, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 22, 1974. Page 1.

Staff writer. Blaze’s Origin Mysterious, Las Vegas Sun, May 30, 1974. Page 3.

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Staff writer. Gambling Museum Given Tentative Okay to Relocate, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul. 4, 1974.

Staff writer. Insurer Charges ‘Torch,’ Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun.18, 1975.

Staff writer. Insurance Firm Claims Casino Blaze Was Arson, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun. 18, 1975.

Staff writer. Casino Owner Sues, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul. 23, 1975.

Staff writer. Lovell Denies Conflict of Interest, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul. 25, 1975.

Staff Writer, UPI. Winston Firm Denies Bilking McGuire Sister, Las Vegas Sun, Feb. 24, 1982.

Staff Writer. McGuire Jewelry Suit Dismissal is Sought, Las Vegas Sun, May 22, 1982, p. 12A.

Staff Writer. McGuire Offers $1 Million Reward for Jewels, Las Vegas Sun, Jun. 25, 1982, p. 1B.

Staff Writer. McGuire’s Suit Near Settlement, Las Vegas Sun, Aug. 31, 1983, p. 2B.

Staff Writer. Tar Pot Blamed for Vegas World Fire, Las Vegas Sun, Nov. 20, 1984, p. 4A.

Staff Writer. World’s Tallest Sign Coming to Vegas World, Las Vegas Sun, Nov. 10, 1985, p. 1D.

Staff Writer. Vegas World Addition OK’d, Las Vegas Sun, Dec. 5, 1986, p. 5C.

Staff Writer. Labor Department Suing Stupak, Las Vegas Sun, Dec. 16, 1986, p. 3B.

Staff Writer. Unions Picket Stupak’s Vegas World to Protest Hiring Practices, Las Vegas Sun, May 31, 1987, p. 3B.

Staff Writer. Vegas World Begins Building Tower, Las Vegas Sun, Aug. 2, 1988, p. 3B.

Staff Writer, Sun Capital Bureau. Stupak Agrees to Pay Fine on False Ads Rap, Las Vegas Sun, Feb. 28, 1991, p. 7D.

Staff Writer. Stupak Asks Judge to Oust Major Portion of Lawsuit, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jan. 8, 1992, p. 1F.

Staff Writer. Stratosphere Corp. Sets April 30 Opening, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mar. 15, 1996, p. 1B.

Staff Writer. Stratosphere Trims 150 Workers from Labor Force, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun. 29, 1996, p. 1C.

Staff Writer. Stratosphere Pod Evacuated in Fire, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul. 6, 1996, p. 2B.

Staff Writer, AP. Stupak Quits as Stratosphere Chairman, Reno Gazette-Journal, Jul. 23, 1996, p. 1E.

Staff Writer, AP. Grand Casinos, Stupak Blame ‘Style Differences’ for Breakup, Reno Gazette-Journal, Jul. 24, 1996, p. 1D.

Staff Writer. Stratosphere Halts Growth, Las Vegas Sun, Aug. 30, 1996, p. 1A.

Staff Writer. Casinos Up Odds on Craps Insurance Bets, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sept. 23, 1996, p. 1D.

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