The Gearling. In Atlanta, Henry Simpson Ill's first birthday party was held in the Buick where he was born.

Call of the Styled. In Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, "in answer to many requests," the Modern Beauty Salon announced that on Friday nights it will be open to men only.

Abracadaver. In Bandirma, Turkey, as seven of his relatives fainted, 108-year-old Haci Mustafa stepped out of his grave toward the end of his funeral rites, denounced his family for "trying to bury me before my time," walked out of the cemetery.

Freeway. In Giarre, Sicily, dragged half-conscious from a sewer, Giovanni Privitera said: "I was looking for a short cut and got lost."

Case Closed. In Vancouver, B.C., identified by Robert Carl as the man who had broken into his apartment. Burglar Herbert Jow said: "How can you be sure? It was so dark I couldn't recognize you."

Handicap. In Manchester, England, Jockey Lester Piggott was fined -L-25 for doing 62 m.p.h. in his Jaguar, on the same day won the first race at Warwick riding Clear Evidence.

Elegant Variation. In Los Angeles, Leroy Minugh changed his shop sign from TATTOOING to ULTRA-MODERN EPIDERMAL ETCHING.

Moving Violation. In East Hampton, Conn., fined $10 for obstructing traffic, John F. Shea explained that he was kissing his girl to console her because she had been ticketed for parking.

Moistener. In Pittsburgh, while Edwin F. Wanner was standing on a street corner, a passer-by spat on him, apologized, pulled out a handkerchief, solicitously wiped Wanner's suit, walked off with his wallet.

Charity Brawl. In Phoenix, Ariz., 75 dogs at the Humane Society were released by error into a corridor containing 14 cats, starting a fight that lasted 45 minutes.

Bounce of Prevention. In Vancouver, B.C.. Lawyer Harry Rankin. who has defended more than 100 writers of bad checks, complained to police that someone had stolen a check-writing machine from his office.

Vogue's Gallery. In Sofia. Bulgaria, to combat a wave of juvenile delinquency by hooligans addicted to ducktail haircuts and tight-fitting pants, police order suspects to take off their trousers without taking off their shoes, lock up all who fail.

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