Houston and New Orleans Vie for Port Leadership
A regional rivalry pits New Orleans and Houston as leading U.S. port hubs for trade with foreign countries and the mid continent. Growth, foreign trade zones, and expansive land versus swamp constraints frame their competition amid strong civic push for trade and cultural ties.
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Rainey Named Stephens President Candidate Defeated
The Amarillo Globe notes the appointment of Dr. Homer Price Rainey, former UT president, to succeed James M. Wood at Stephens. It adds Rainey’s gubernatorial bid was unsuccessful and mentions a 19th century New York City council dining incident.
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Amarillo
Texas
Homer Price Rainey
University of Texas
James M. Wood
Stephens
New York
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