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KU Professor and Family Are Forced to Flee From Congo
A University anatomy professor and his family were among the many white families threatened by the South African Congo uprising this summer. Howard Matzke and his family were forced to flee the Congo for Kampala, Uganda.
Prof. Matzek was doing research in the Congo when the young republic began its rebellion.
Prof. Matzke is now doing work at the Medical School at Makerere College in Kampala and is teaching 35 Ugandians neuroanatomy and is continuing his research project.
Administration Concerned
The University of Kansas administration became concerned when communication from the Matzkes ceased and the Congo situation intensified. A diplomatic check was requested by the University to insure the safety of the Matzkes.
Paul Foofe, professor of anatomy, said Pref. Matzke will remain in Kampala until February 4, and is now working on primate brains. He is trying to find how certain pathways in the brain are laid down.
On Safari
Prof. Roofe said that Prof. Matzke has been on several safaris since his arrival at Kampala. The safari are a means to collect animals for his research project.
There are no English or American schools in Kampala so Prof. Matzke and his wife are acting as teachers for their two children, Judith, 15, and Charles, 11.
Driven From Congo
Prof. Matzke and his family went to the Congo during June. He was doing research at the Institute for Scientific Research in Central Africa.
The uprising drove Prof. Matzke and his family from the Congo during the middle of July. His wife and children were flown to safety and then, with the help of an Army officer. Prof. Matzke drove overland with their possessions.
Prof. Matzke reported in a letter written to the Lawrence Journal World he was able to take all of his scientific and personal belongings with him.
In his letter Prof. Matzke said:
"The situation in the Congo became untenable. At first I could not believe it, since as my earlier letters indicated, I did not expect trouble for some time. It all happened very suddenly. Our area was relatively quiet, but one could sense a very tense and explosive situation."
Getting Competition
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DULUTH,- Minn. (UPI) — For the first time in 20 years Fred Ash, 75, will have competition in the election for the office of clerk of district court.
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Prof. Matzke praised the ham radio operators for their part in his escape. He said;
'Hams' Help
"As an example, it was through them that we obtained the Air Force plane (the plane flew his family to safety)."
Prof. Matzke said that after the women and children of their community were airlifted to safety they tried to get an interview with Miruhu, president of the Kivu. He said that they finally set a date but that Miruhu did not show up.
Prof. Matake said that they wanted to outline their needs, ask for guaranteed safety and offer whatever help they could give.
"This little experience made me wonder how much the government really wants help, since all the time we were waiting for him that day, he was in a local club."
Matzke Wonders
Prof. Matzke said that it took them $ 2^{1 / 2} $ days to reach Kampala from the Congo, a trip of about 400 miles.
"Despite all of this," he said, "I would not trade the experience for anything. We can now appreciate Africa and African problems."
Designer Craft Show At KU Next Month
The Seventh Kansas Designer Craftsman Show will be held at KU from October 30 to November 19 in the Kansas Union Building.
The Department of Design is sponsoring the show. Anyone who lives or has lived in Kansas or Kansas City, Mo., may enter. Exhibits in ceramics, silversmithing, sculpture, weaving, or jewelry will be shown and $1.000 in prizes will be awarded.
Entry cards and work are due Oct. 16 to 19.
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