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February 1961

The Colonel Was a Lush

No man can change the Army 201 File but the bright record of the sober years goes into it, too

I AM on a two-week tour of duty at the Pentagon. I am a lieutenant colonel now, and this is my second promotion since I was released from wartime duty and reverted to reserve status. I have been granted a security clearance of the highest order, after being subjected to the required background investigation.

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