Cable Briefs (Press, 4 February 1987)
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Summary: Cable Briefs (Press, 4 February 1987)
In February 1987, Britain experienced a severe cold snap that possibly resulted in the deaths of up to 2000 individuals due to the freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, in Soviet Georgia, heavy rains and melting snow caused significant flooding, leading to the evacuation of over 6000 people and the unfortunate deaths of 28 individuals. In Australia, a state of emergency was declared north of Cooma in southern New South Wales as a bushfire raged uncontrollably, consuming approximately 7000 hectares of land. In a significant ruling regarding gender equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission found that a British airline, Dan Air, was guilty of sex discrimination for its policy of not hiring male cabin staff based on concerns about the transmission of A.I.D.S. The airline had claimed during a 15-month inquiry that nearly one-third of men interested in positions as airline stewards were homosexual and that cabin crew members, in general, exhibited promiscuous behaviour. Additionally, British police took action against alleged long-distance telephone fraud, arresting 53 individuals connected to the scheme at British Telecom's main international exchange. These stories reflect a mix of natural disasters, public health concerns, and legal rulings that have made headlines in early February 1987.
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