EUROPE
An unnamed “top American military planner" announced in London May 19 that a major effort is underway to perfect "small, precise tactical nuclear warheads, including some that are practically free of fallout."
This disciple of Dr. Strangelove said, "We're increasing our efforts to perform those technological tricks that could make nuclear weapons more usable in Europe."
The announcement gives special point to President Johnson's Memorial Day proclamation bidding all Americans who want world peace to pray real hard.
Perhaps the Europeans ought to get down on their knees, too. At least a prayer of thanks is in order for a bomb that's petite, safe and usable in Europe.
After all, Johnson had them in mind to be the first beneficiaries of this example of American know-how in designing goods to meet the peculiar needs of other nations.
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