Professor Sinclair, of the History department of the University of Auckland. He was opposed to the Government's action in sending troops to Vietnam.—Chris Black photo.

Salient Reporter

A Minor controversy developed at the Vietnam teach-in when a Sunday newspaper suggested a cabinet minister had tried to influence speakers at the teach-in.

On the morning of the teach-in a story in the Sunday News told how Professor Sinclair of Auckland University, had been telephoned by Mr. Shand and asked what he intended speaking about.

A few hours later Mr. Shand was interviewed by a Salient reporter.

Mr. Shand said he had rung about a dozen people to find out what they intended speaking about at the teach-in. His purpose in doing this was to offer them any information or Government documents they may want.