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4Area THE TAMPA TRIBUNE, Friday, August 26, 1977 Hferal Form For 1977 May Tax Your Patience Hernando-Citrus-Pasco SPQRTS By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN Tribune Staff Writer Though it's hailed as an improvement over last year's return, the proposed 1977 federal income tax form might tax your patience as well as your ffIt won't take one Philadelphia lawyer to fill it out; it will take three. Samuel Dubin, accountant pocketbook. That's the word from several Tampa accountants who say the new 1040 form isn't as streamlined and simplified as the Internal Revenue Service would have folks believe. Commonly called the "long form," the 1040 is the one used by most taxpayers, IRS officials say. amount for which the tax tables already give him credit.

In such a case, he must subtract the standard deduction from his total deductions and enter that figure at various points on his return. "You have to go through some computations you didn't go through the year before," says accountant Martin Solomon. Accountant Terry Aidman agrees that "it's going to be confusing. "Even if you can use the tax tables and you itemize you have to say, 'this table is pretending like I've got a $3,200 credit when actually I've got $3,800 worth of THE PROBLEM IS even greater for taxpayers who can't use the tables because their taxable income exceeds $20,000. Those persons will have to use an additional form to compute the amount of income on which they owe taxes.

An informal survey of Tampa residents who prepare their own tax returns indicates that the new forms will be just as confusing if not more so to fill out than last year's forms. "It seems like there'll be a lot more referring back and forth (from page to page)," said one man. Added another: "I don't think anybody who had trouble filling it out last year is going to have any better luck this year." Accountant Aidman believes the IRS is sincere in trying to simplify the income tax forms. But, he said, "when an effort is made to simplify a highly complex area such as income tax, often the simplification adds to the complex-. ity." "WE'RE ALL IN agreement that for the average taxpayer the form is much more complicated than in the past," said accountant Everett Chandler, a tax partner in the firm of Coopers-Lybrand.

Adds accountant Samuel Dubin: "It won't take one Philadelphia lawyer to fill it out; it will take three." Proofs of the new forms were mailed last week to accountants and local IRS offices. Holger Euringer, an IRS spokesman in Jacksonville, said section than wages, dividends and interest. But the biggest change and one which critics say will cause the most confusion is the replacement of the standard deduction with a new concept called "zero bracket amounts." In the past, a taxpayer who didn't itemize his deductions was allowed a standard deduction ranging from $1,400 to $2,800. The taxpayer subtracted the amount of his deduction, along with certain other exemptions, to find the amount of income on which he had to pay taxes. On next year's return the standard deduction will be increased to as much as $3,200 for a married couple filing a joint return.

But instead of being listed separately, allowances for the standard deduction will be built right into the tax tables, those guides which show the amount of tax owed on a taxable income of $20,000 or less. EURINGER SAID THE new system "should be easier, if anything" since it will spare many taxpayers the burden of computing their exemptions and deductions. But problems may arise when a taxpayer has deductions greater than the there is "a considerable chance" the forms will be changed before they are made available to the public in late De cember. The most obvious change in the new 1040 form is that it's longer (three pages instead of two) and that the sec Hernando's George Floyd tions on filing status and exemptions are easier to read and follow. THE NEW FORM also provides space on the first page for the taxpayer He hopes he'll be doing a lot of that with interceptions in this year's football season.

Tribune Photo By Mitch Kezar Defensive halfback George Floyd practices catching the football for the Hernando High School Leopards during workouts yesterday. to list all sources of income. In the past, income from such sources as pensions and alimony were listed in a different Officials: Over 2,000 Cattle Hernando Defender In 3rd Year As Starter Slaughtered Because Of TB MSCOJ By JANICE MARTIN Tribune Staff Writer Hernando High head coach Chuck Wood said Floyd will see a great deal of service this fall at running back. "This won't spread him thin," said Wood. "He knows the defense and offense inside out.

He's an outstanding football player." There's no doubt he was the best defensive back in the area last year. "His speed and tacking is good," pointed out Darby. "But his field sense is his top asset. He doesn't have to be told when a pass is in store for the next play. He's an excellent young man to coach." FLOYD, WHO carries an average of 86 in the classroom, is also on the school's varsity basketball team.

He was a starter as a sophomore for the junior varsity five and the sixth man as a junior on the Leopards' district championship club. Being aggressive on the hardwood is George's top asset. "He WALT RIDDLE Tribune Sports Writer BROOKSVILLE George Floyd is beginning his third year of varsity football at Hernando High School next month. The coaches, players and others who been associated with him during those years, agree that the 16-year-old has not changed one iota. He's still a shy, studious young man off the field.

However, once he snaps his chin guard in place he does a 360 degree turn. He turns into a wild man on the field. His play has drawn raves from opposing players and coaches the past two years. His ability to break up a pass, tackle a running back or pass receiver and return punts has not gone unnoticed outside the area either. OVER THE past 12 months the native of Tampa has received more than cattle will have to be wiped out because of the "very active" tuberculosis infection there.

More than 7,500 cattle in that area a total of 72 herds have been tested so far, Hall said, but only 2 herds have proved to contain bovine tuberculosis. "The only real public health problem we could have here," said Dr. Lloyd Konyha, the USDA's tuberculosis epidemiologist, "is those rare instances where people consume raw milk. 'To the best of my knowledge, there is very little if any evidence that the meat from these animals is a hazard; but regardless of that, a carcass is condemned (as unfit for human consumption) if the infection is widespread. "AND IF ANY part of the meat is used (in food products intended for human consumption), it must be cooked at 170 degrees for 30 minutes beforehand." Dr.

Konyha said that any cow with a positive reaction to a TB skin test is immediately branded with a on the left jaw and shipped directly to slaughter. Such cows are not allowed to pass through sale barns or cattle markets, He said, and the herds they come from are quarantined until 6 months after all the cows in the herd test clean. The rules for pasteurization of milk heating it to a certain temperature and keeping it there for a certain period were specifically set up to kill TB organisms, which are very resistant, Dr. Konyha said. Wilson Powell, assistant director of the state Department of Animal Industry, said the last TB outbreak in Florida was 2 years ago in Highlands County.

State and federal officials have confirmed that over 2,000 beef and dairy cattle have been slaughtered because of tuberculosis outbreaks in Hillsborough, Polk and Lafayette counties. They said, however, that the disease presents no public health hazard at this time. Although tuberculosis may be transmitted to humans who drink raw, unpasteurized milk, the sale of which is illegal in Florida. DR. ARTHUR HALL, the U.S.

Department of Agriculture veterinarian in charge of Florida, said the Hillsborough-Polk infection has been traced to a dairyman in Tampa who was going out of business and selling off his herd of about 250 cows. About 150 of the animals were purchased by a Lakeland dairyman, Hall said, who immediately sold 75 of them to slaughter. Meat inspectors at the packing plant found evidence of TB in the carcasses, he said, and 72 of the cows proved to be infected. Hall said more than 250 animals from this Lakeland herd have already been killed because of the TB infection, and he expects the total may go as high as 500 or 600 cows half the herd. The Tampa dairyman has since sold the rest of his cows for slaughter or rendering, Hall said, and government veterinarians believe no other herds in this area were exposed.

HOWEVER, THE origin of the infection has not been found, he said, either in this area or in Lafayette County, where one dairy herd of 1,900 cows and a beef herd of 25 30 letters in the mail from major colleges and universities interested in the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Floyd con-tinuning his education at their school. However, they all can save postage. George Floyd is interested in continuing his education next year and playing college football in only one place the University of Georgia.

"I have many relatives who live near the college," said Floyd. "Also the school has a winning program. But the main reason is I would be near family." Floyd has a chance to become the first area athlete to be named to The Tribune's All-Area football team three consecutive years. "The only way I see him being kept from it is by injury," said Hernando assistant coach Tom Darby, who is the secondary coach. Floyd, who played his first organized football locally in the ninth grade at Brooksville Junior High, started a free safety for the Leopards his sophomore year.

He tied for the team lead in pass interceptions with three, was the leading tackier in the secondary with 84 and finished third in this department overall on the team. AS A JUNIORthe 5-foot-11, 165-pounder was given two additional jobs for the Leopards. He took over returning punts and saw spot duty on offense as a running back. "I played in three games and was used mostly as a blocker," he pointed out. George, who moved here with his family when he was just a "baby," led the Leopards in pass interceptions with five and was the third leading tackier on the team with 98, which was high for the secondary.

He also returned two punts for touchdowns and set up two more with long returns. would clean anyone's clock who got in his way on the boards," said Leopard cage mentor Bob Wardlow. The quiet, respectful young man feels the Leopards will win the Gulf Coast Conference crown for the third straight year in football and improve on last year's record of 5-5. "Our offensive line is much improved," George said. "Also because we have a better quarterback in Troy Hagar.

He did a great job in leading us over Pasco in the final game of last year when called up from the jayvees. It was for the league championship and there was a lot of pressure. He improved in the spring also. Floyd is kind with his praise for his Reputed Gambler Pleads Guilty To Bookmaking; Gets 3 Years Gate Races Set THONOTOSASSA Late model driver Dave Pletcher of New Port Richey will be after his second straight feature win and fourth of the season tonight. Carl Butt, also of New Port Richey, will be gunning for honors in that division.

Pletcher is a mere 20 points behind fifth place Dave Scarborough of Largo and is climbing fast. Races start at 8 p.m. teammates, but when all is said and done, the success or failure of the Leopards this fall rests a great deal on the triple threat senior. By ARCH ABERNETHY Tribune Staff Writer BARTOW Reputed Lakeland gambler Alphonso Scaglione pleaded guilty yesterday to five felony counts of bookmaking in connection with betting Palmer, Shoemaker A Talented Gator Duo on football games and was sentenced to three years in prison. In the suprise move, Scaglione pleaded guilty despite the fact that he also faces revocation of probation given in a recent federal gambling case and another several years in prison.

None of the principals would comment on the reason for Scaglione's pleading guilty to the charges, but a source close to the investigation said the man may have been pressured not to reveal other names connected with the four bookmaking counts that were not spoken to during the trial. Scaglione's brother, Nick, of Tampa, was present at the courthouse. Both Scagliones were arrested Jan. 9, Al in Lakeland and Nick in Tampa, on bookmaking charges connected with an alleged gambling ring said to be operating in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. A Florida Department of Criminal Law Enforcement spokesman said then that the gambling take from a ring had averaged an estimated $20,000 weekly during a six-month period.

The brothers in 1962 were named as members of the Florida Mafia family organization by a U.S. Senate crime committee. 1976, when Wise went to the kitchen of the Italian Castle and told Scaglione he had a list he had gotten from Lakeland restaurant owner Bobby Jones of 17 football games on which Jones wanted to bet a total of $6,100. That was as far as testimony got in the trial. Scaglione's attorney, Ted Weeks of Lakeland, objected, saying the testimony was hearsay because Jones was not there to talk about the transaction and thus could not be cross-examined.

It was later revealed Jones had been subpoenaed as a prosecution witness, but there was some doubt as to whether he would testify. Following a series of discussions between Weeks and Prosecutor Frank Rouse, Scaglione enetered his plea. ROUSE, FOLLOWING the trial, said he was pleased with the outcome and the state investigation. He said no thought had yet been given to the possibility of charging Bobby Jones with illegal gambling, but that the investigation was continuing. "Blocking is fun," they both admit and agree that they would rather have their jobs than the more glamorous ones of carrying or catching the ball.

We don't mind not having the glory," John says. "People who know football see when we've done a good job." WILL ADDS, "there would be too much pressure carrying the ball for me. I'd rather be in the supporting role, helping the ball carrier score." Land 0' Lakes under first-year coach John Benedetto will have a new cast of performers this season at most positions, and those youngsters will need the help of experienced advice. John and Will have taken it upon themselves to provide that leadership. "We remember how it felt to be sophomores and juniors," John says.

"You really looked up to the seniors, and I can see the same thing happening out here this year, only now, we're the seniors being looked up to." Will adds, "It's kind of scary. You know what's happening and you don't By MATT BOZEK Tribune Sports Writer LAND 0' LAKES They're not big but they're smart, and in the furious battle between brains and brawn on the football line of scrimmage, John Palmer and Will Shoemaker are proving it's mind over matter every time. Senior offensive tackle John Palmer (5-11, 175), and his "bookend" running-mate: senior Will Shoemaker (5-10, 165), are the heart and soul of the building Land O' Lakes Gators. They are two-year lettermen who will lead a "green" Gator club in 1977, opening holes and pass blocking for their backs without the distinct advantage of being as big as their opponents. THEY ARE tough competitors who have survived two years of pounding blocks, forearms, and "cheap-shots," to build a reputation as a pair of consistent performers in the most violent area on the football field.

"We're small for tackles, that's for sure," Palmer says. "Everyone we play against this season will be bigger than we are," chips in Shoemaker. "But," Palmer adds, "we've done alright in the past." TENTH CIRCUIT Judge Thomas Langston immediately adjudged Scaglione guilty on all counts and sentenced him to three years in prison on each one, with the sentences to run concurrently. Langston ordered Scaglione to get his affairs in order and turn himself in Sept. 26 at the Polk County Sheriffs Department here.

Scaglione was convicted for accepting bets on college and professional ball games at the Italian Castle restaurant in Lakeland Oct. 9, 10, 17, 29 and Nov. 5, 1976. Testimony during the trial, which was interrupted by his sudden plea, indicated the bets were placed by undercover agent Jack Wise of the Florida Department of Criminal Law Enforcement on the agent's own behalf and on behalf of others. Wise testified he was sent to Polk County in early September and formed an association with people here, including a confidential informant he never named.

He said he met Scaglione and a number of other local persons through the informant by going with him to the Italian Castle restaurant, Farmer Jones Red Barn restaurant, the Eastgate Liquor Lounge and other places. THE FIRST betting contact made with Scaglione, Wise said, was Oct. 9, The secret to their success as both blockers and defenders (John plays linebacker, while Will handles the nose-guard chores) has been intelligence, and both readily admit that without it they probably wouldn't be around today. "It's all a matter of technique," says John, and before his words have a chance to die, Will adds, "we use our quickness to get to their bodies." They look at eack other and nod agreeingly, and it is evident that both work together well off the field as well as on. THE KEY TO handling the bigger man," John says, "is to get him where you want him.

If he's charging, you cut him down. If he's back, you twist or turn him the way you want him to go." Says Will, "If he's real good big and quick, then you adjust by telling your back where you want him to run. We always try to figure out some way to beat a bigger man." Both have favorite blocking pat. terns, with John enjoying the wide-open spaces of the downfield block, where defensive backs go down like daisies, and Will the trap block, where good technique can move a mountain out of the way. Pasco Official Admitted To Hospital In Tampa happened.

From picking up a pillow," Law said. He said he simply reached over to pickup a pillow and his back went out. Law was operated on for a spinal disc problem 5 years ago, he said. He underwent surgery for a stomach ulcer 2 years ago. Pasco County Commissioner Curtis Law was admitted to University Community Hospital in Tampa yesterday with what he described as a slipped disc.

Contacted late yesterday in his room at the hospital, Law seemed in good spirits and said he was not in pain. He laughed when asked how it want to let them down by not doing a good job, but then again, you yourself don't have anyone to look up to PASCO a.