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NURSING NEWS: Friday, March 13, 1942
Major Julia O. Flikke has received a temporary commission as a colonel in the Army of the United States. Her assistant, Captain Florence A. Blanchfield, has received a temporary commission in the grade of lieutenant colonel. Despite the appointment, neither receives the pay of that grade, as these women are not “persons” in the sense…
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62 Medals, 272 Letters Awarded for Heroism at Wake Island, Honolulu
The Navy Department announces that 62 medals and 272 letters of commendation have been awarded to officers, men and civilians, including three women, for heroic conduct during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Source: “62 Medals, 272 Letters Awarded for Heroism at Wake Island, Honolulu.” The Pasadena Post, 15 Mar. 1942, p. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pasadena-post/136873523/
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Nearly Half of All US Housewives Are Willing to Take War Jobs in Factories
Source: Gallup, George. “Nearly Half of All US Housewives Are Willing to Take War Jobs in Factories.” Corpus Christi Caller-Times, 15 Mar. 1942, p. 63. https://www.newspapers.com/article/corpus-christi-caller-times/136825104/
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Army Seeking 10,000 Nurses
Source: “Army Seeking 10,000 Nurses.” Daily Press, 16 Mar. 1942, p. 10. https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press/127941062/
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Growing Army Will Require 10,000 Nurses
Source: “Growing Army Will Require 10,000 Nurses.” Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 Mar. 1942, p. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-telegraph/127881282/
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More Nurses Needed Now At Army Posts
Source: “Growing Army Will Require 10,000 Nurses.” Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 Mar. 1942, p. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-telegraph/127881282/
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FASHION: No More Nettie
Nettie Rosenstein is through again, and the U.S. wholesale dress business feels as jewelers would feel if Tiffany’s were folding up. “Miss Rosie” has made more fine women’s clothing and sold it at higher prices than any other designer in the business. But that was before Pearl Harbor. Things look different now, and Nettie Rosenstein…
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Save Gasoline Please!
Source: “Save Gasoline Please!” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 16 Mar. 1942, p. 1. https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin/127209854/
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American Shaves
Source: “American Shaves.” Business Week, 21 Mar. 1942, pp. 19”“22.