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Meredith was introduced to the large gathering by NSA President Dennis Shaul, who said Meredith "walked with dignity in an exceedingly difficult time." The first Negro ever to enter Ole Miss received a standing ovation, and began "I am somewhat shaken by the enthusiasm of my reception...
...went on to commend the work of NSA, and various civil rights activities, saying "I have the highest regard and respect" for the Association. Meredith noted that he had been a classmate and close friend at Jackson State College of Walter Williams, who last year ran NSA's civil rights desk. Williams was expelled from Jackson State for leading a sit-in demonstration...
...second principal area of concern is NSA's regional structure, a patchwork affair which includes New England and the state of Utah as individual regions. One proposal would replace the regions with four large areas, each one to be administered by a full-time vice-president living in the area. Presently the Association has two Program vice-presidents who operate from Philadelphia and Los Angeles. They have been expected to aid member schools in devising programs, but have generally found the task far too extensive...
...While NSA was one of the earliest and most forceful supporters of the sit-in demonstrators, the Association has not yet adopted a broad, general policy on the civil rights issue. Such a policy will be considered this summer, according to Timothy Manring, National Affairs Vice-President of NSA...
...NSA leaders will also propose the establishment of a teacher program in Prince Edward County, Va., where schools have been closed since 1959 to thwart integration. NSA is also planning to add three full-time workers to be stationed in the South...