The Second World War - Part 2 - 1934-1937

JANUARY

1-In the United States there is an increase in anti-Semitism; Jews are blamed for the moral deterioration of customs, art, and cinema, journalists and businessmen, such as Walt Disney and Henry Ford, speak of an international Jewish conspiracy, responsible for the world recession. USA: TIMES magazine chooses President Roosevelt as "Man of the Year. In Jamaica, Leonard Howell, one of the founders of the Rastafarian movement, arrested

2- Chaco War: The commission continues military operations in the Chaco War

3-Czechoslovakia: Osek mining catastrophe, 126 dead. In Romania: liberal government of Gheorghe Tatarescu.

5-Hitler appoints Hjalmar Schacht, as Minister of Economy of Germany, prohibiting him from contacts with international Jewish banks, and avoiding soliciting new loans from foreign banks.

6- Chamonix, France: The murder of Alexander Stravinsky, a famous Russian swindler, the investigation of his death give rise to a corruption scandal involving the French government. The League of Nations asks the Paraguayan government to resume peace talks

7- France: Stravinsky case, investigation uncovers corruption network involving politicians and bankers. A treaty is signed between France and Italy, regulating the colonial borders. United States: Cartoonist Alex Raymond creates the adventures of Flash Gordon. Chaco War: Paraguayan troops occupy the forts of Loa, Jayucubas, and Platanillos.

8- France: serious political crisis, the far-right attacks...