Tax. In Salem, Mass., a Spitz dog was held liable to pay an inheritance tax on a $2,000 legacy.

Holing Up. At Bear Mountain, N.Y., a groundhog named Albert broke zoo for the second time in two weeks, got six feet underground before he was located. The zoo gave up, let him hibernate.

Trillion? In Memphis, a daughter was born to Mr. & Mrs. G. I. Billions.

Scout. At Camp Robinson, Ark., Private Henry Placke was discovered to have joined a local Boy Scout troop, earned ten merit badges, qualified as an Eagle Scout. The Army discharged under-age Private Placke.

Little Helper. In Jackson Heights, N.Y., a good provider provided: for his infant's crib, a short-wave transmitter; for his wife, a portable receiver. Result: evenings out, subject to a howl from headquarters.

Rascal. In Alameda, Calif., a gunman robbed a grocery store, poured a bottle of ink over the proprietress, walked out.

Helpful. In Kansas City, a friendly motorist gave a push to a stalled car, pushed it in front of a freight train.

Legal. In San Diego, John Doe Smith legally changed his name. His choice: John Joseph Banducci.

Hep Cat. In Newark, a butcher closed his shop, went home without feeding his cat. A telephone operator reported to police that the butcher's telephone was being jiggled. Police found the cat on the telephone, notified the butcher, who returned and fed the cat.

Tossed. In Wichita, Kans., Pedestrian John Hancock was bumped by an automobile that pitched him in front of a second car going in the opposite direction. The second tossed him in front of a third. A fourth hit him. He survived.

Teeth. At Ogdensburg, N.Y., a New York Central brakeman sneezed his teeth out a window, stopped the train, got them back after a search by trainmen and passengers.

Exile. In Great Yarmouth, England, a woman shoplifter was sentenced to one month's banishment from the town.

Bad Dream. Tiny Marshville, Wis., dreamed of fame and fortune with a Christmas-letter business rivaling that of Santa Claus, Ind., asked Post Office Department permission to change its name to North Pole. Answer: Marshville's post office will be closed because of lack of business.

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