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Presents a proposal for disengagement from the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Suggestion that the creation of a disengaged zone in Central Europe would not seem to lessen the arms burden, unless this step results eventually in disarmament; Assessment of the burdens and dangers of cold war, in leading to economic ruin and political collapse in the U.S. and the Soviet Union; Role of the plan in removing a highly unstable situation in which, in the event of uprising in East Germany, military conflict might suddenly flare up and end in a thermonuclear war of destruction.

Encourages U.S. President John F. Kennedy to confine the summit meeting with Soviet Union Premier Nikita Krushchev to collateral issues that can be settled or adjusted without touching the basic question on aggression against any peaceably-disposed nation. Importance of setting purpose in any talks; Views that Kennedy can bind his successor to any pledge of non-aggression.