Books for Troops Drive in Austin TX

In Austin, Texas, a book drive is launched by Lieutenant Colonel William E. Hellams and Brigadier General Paul L. Wakefield to honor Douglas E. Humphrey, a young Texan killed in Korea. The campaign, named the Douglas E. Humphrey Memorial Library, encourages book donations through a special motion picture matinee. Awards are given to top donors, with Mrs. Mildred F. Smalley assisting in the ceremony.

Who were the key figures in launching the book collection campaign in Austin, Texas?

• Lieutenant Colonel William E. Hellams and Brigadier General Paul L. Wakefield

• General Douglas MacArthur and Colonel Sanders

• President Harry S. Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Governor of Texas and the Mayor of Austin

What inspired General Wakefield to start the book program?

• A speech by the President

• A newspaper article

• The letters written by Private Humphrey

• A famous novel he read

What was the special event used to promote the book campaign?

• A book fair

• A special motion picture matinee

• A concert

• A parade

Who assisted in presenting the awards to the top book donors?

• A famous author

• The Governor of Texas

• Mrs. Mildred F. Smalley

• The Mayor of Austin

Who were the recipients of the awards for donating the most books?

• Sam Houston and Davy Crockett

• Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

• Jerry Brayman and Mike Wacker

• John Doe and Jane Smith