Sgt. Leonard Matlovich's dis-

charge from the Air Force because he was an acknowledged homosexual was upheld yesterday by U.S. District Judge Gerhard Gesell in Washington.

Gesell said he thought the armed services should re-examine their attitude toward homosexuals, but in the meantime they have the right "to establish standards of behavior."

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Matlovich, 32, a Vietnam veteran with 12 years' service, had sued to overturn the discharge. He said he would appeal Gesell's ruling.