Professor raises a storm over philosophy courses at Flinders
In Adelaide six Central and Eastern European migrant groups protested to Premier Dunstan about five of nine philosophy courses at Flinders University led by Professor Arian Medlin. They claim political bias, opposing views on Vietnam and related ideologies. Dunstan defends academic freedom while praising university autonomy. The dispute splits Flinders staff, with some supporting Medlin’s right to teach contested topics and others warning of political entanglement in academe.
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Handlin speech echoed by critics in Adelaide paper
Oscar Handlin, Pulitzer Prize winner and Harvard historian, condemns faculties for losing control of their institutions and rational aims. Adelaide Advertiser reports the remark as part of a broader critique of public media by Professor Medlin, who dismisses journalism as biased and sensationalist.
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ACT to share cut price petrol plan outlined
Mr o J Mannecken managing director of Bob Jaane stated in Melbourne that cheaper petrol could be on sale within the month if all goes well. He outlined a deal with Total allowing sale from established stations and ruled out guaranteed use of the three Total stations in Torrens Scullin and Queanbeyan while exploring proposals from 200 independent dealers across Victoria Queensland NSW and the ACT. He noted strong Total backing and possible use of the T Mart Fyshwick outlet if needed, and said a Department of the Interior application was pending though not essential. A Mobile of Australia spokesman said discounting petrol in Victoria was not planned at present.
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