1970 Press Photo Thomas Paine announces NASA cutbacks in Washington - now35543

Thomas O. Paine, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced yesterday it plans to lay off about 50,000 employees, cut back Saturn rocket production and stretch out moon mission schedules. The actions are part of what the agency described as an austere but forward-looking program for the next fiscal year.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10.5 x 8 inches.