By Popular Demand. In Rochester, William B. Ransco ran an ad in the Times Union: "Notice is hereby given that my dear wife has still another driver's permit. Please exercise extreme caution."

Reversible. In Leeds, England, Stripper Grace Kerr was fined $70 for stealing clothes.

Mixed Bag. In Taree, Australia, bitten in the arm by a snake, Charles Peters plugged his arm with a rifle to make it bleed, was fined for carrying a firearm on Sunday.

Price of Admission. In San Diego, police granted Willie Reuben's request to be put in jail when he handed over five marijuana cigarettes.

Seasoned Judgment. In Oklahoma City, arrested for driving a motor scooter without a license, William Bryant, 88, told the traffic judge he had not applied for a license because he thought he had to be accompanied by his parents.

Traveling Man. In Ocala, Fla., escaping from a work crew, Prisoner Willard P. Sims left a note: "I'll be back the latter part of July. I have some business to attend to."

Sharp. In Santa Cruz, Calif., Roger La Jeunes and Harvey Stovall were arrested after they put up 36 signs along the beach: "Please do not feed the sharks."

Clear Record. In Phoenix, Ariz., Representative David Hill Campbell had a sign on his desk in the Arizona state legislature: "Don't ask me for any information. If I knew anything, I would not be here."

Value Judgment. In Taipei, Formosa, Mrs. Kao Lai Chao-chi, who feeds 50 rats each night in her home charitably, explained: "Rats are no worse than many human beings."

Callous. In Chattanooga, Tenn., police reported that after wearing his socks on his hands to avoid leaving fingerprints during a burglary, Oscar Shelton was identified by a bare footprint.

Test of Character. In Madison, Wis., the state bureau of personnel advertised for an inspector for the beverage and cigarette division of the state tax department: "Young man with ability to drink moderately on the job when the occasion demands."

Marry in Haste. In Old Saybrook, Conn., after explaining that he was rushing to his wedding when arrested for speeding, Kerry Cannon was fined $50 when the judge discovered that the wedding was six months away.

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