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September 26, 1960

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U.S. FAILS 5TH TIME TO ORBIT THE MOON; Malfunction of Middle Stage Puts Instrument Sphere Into the Indian Ocean U.S. FAILS 5TH TIME TO ORBIT THE MOON

By Richard Witkinspecial To the New York Times

attempt to put satellite into lunar orbit fails; 387-lb paddle-wheel instrument sphere believed down in Indian Ocean; malfunction of 2d stage of 3-stage Atlas-Able vehicle blamed; initial take-off routine; illus; failure seen unfortunate because of presence in US of Khrushchev and other world leaders

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KHRUSHCHEV VISIT IS FOUND TO SWAY FEW U.S. VOTERS; Survey Indicates Increased Worry Over World Affairs -- Both Sides See Gain Khrushchev Seems to Sway Few Votes

By Wayne Phillips

NY Times survey finds Khrushchev presence in US makes policy key concern of voters but sways few either to Kennedy or Nixon

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President Returns To the City Today; May Reply on U.N.; EISENHOWER DUE BACK HERE TODAY

By Special to The New York Times

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- President Eisenhower prepared today for a return visit to New York as reports spread that he was planning a blunt reply to Premier Khrushchev's attack on the United Nations.

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1.5 Billion Rise in Budget Expected for Next Year; BUDGET EXPECTED TO RISE 1.5 BILLION

By Richard E. Mooneyspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower fiscal '62 budget seen $1.5 billion over '61; Dirksen analysis of Cong spending in Cong Record noted; details

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NEHRU FLIES HERE; ARRANGES TALKS; Macmillan Also Arrives -- He and Eisenhower Will Each Meet With Indian TO SEE MACMILLAN AND KHRUSHCHEV Indian Praises U.N.'s Chief but Has Questions About Happenings in Congo

By Peter Kihss

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1960Uwe Bein, German footballer and manager^[†]

Uwe Bein is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

1960Jouke de Vries, Dutch academic and politician^[†]

Jouke de Vries is a Dutch political scientist, university administrator, and politician. He is chairman of the Executive Board of the University of Groningen (RUG) in the Netherlands. Before that he was Dean of the University of Groningen/Campus Fryslân in Leeuwarden.

1960Doug Supernaw, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020)^[†]

Douglas Anderson Supernaw was an American country music artist. After several years performing as a local musician throughout the state of Texas, he signed with BNA Records in 1993.

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1960In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.^[†]

During presidential election campaigns in the United States, it has become customary for the candidates to engage in one or more debates. The topics discussed in the debate are often the most controversial issues of the time, and arguably elections have been nearly decided by these debates. Candidate debates are not constitutionally mandated, but they are now considered an intrinsic part of the election process. The debates are targeted mainly at undecided voters; those who tend not to be partial to any political ideology or party.

Historical Context for September 26, 1960

In 1960, the world population was approximately 3,015,470,894 people^[†]

Headlines from September 26, 1960

U.S. FAILS 5TH TIME TO ORBIT THE MOON; Malfunction of Middle Stage Puts Instrument Sphere Into the Indian Ocean U.S. FAILS 5TH TIME TO ORBIT THE MOON

KHRUSHCHEV VISIT IS FOUND TO SWAY FEW U.S. VOTERS; Survey Indicates Increased Worry Over World Affairs -- Both Sides See Gain Khrushchev Seems to Sway Few Votes

President Returns To the City Today; May Reply on U.N.; EISENHOWER DUE BACK HERE TODAY

1.5 Billion Rise in Budget Expected for Next Year; BUDGET EXPECTED TO RISE 1.5 BILLION

NEHRU FLIES HERE; ARRANGES TALKS; Macmillan Also Arrives -- He and Eisenhower Will Each Meet With Indian TO SEE MACMILLAN AND KHRUSHCHEV Indian Praises U.N.'s Chief but Has Questions About Happenings in Congo

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