1963 Press Photo Lieutenant Colonel John Powers reads AP resignation report

Lt. Colonel John A. (Shorty) Powers, known as the "voice" of United States Astronauts, said today he had "no comment" after reading a published report that he will resign, but indicated he possibly would have a statement on his future later in the week. Picture on wall is John Glenn who made the United States first orbital flight.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.