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Former Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell is seen in a 1961 file photo. Powel made headlines for the $800,000 in cash stuffed in shoeboxes found when he died. John Rendleman II, found the money, which totaled $800,000 in cash, most of it in a hotel room. Rendleman II was a friend of Powell's who was executor of the $4.6 million estate. Powell died 50 years ago, Oct. 10, 1970. (AP Photo/File)

50 years later, Illinois’ ‘Shoebox Scandal’ still amazes

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014, AND THEREAFTER- In this May 1, 2014 photo, Brigham Young University-Idaho student Paul Powell talks about an experiment in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Powell, accompanied by faculty adviser David Collins, was one of around 60 students chosen nationwide to present his research project before lawmakers at the national event called &quot;Posters on the Hill,&quot; in Washington. (AP Photo/The Idaho Post-Register, Pat Sutphin)

A step toward research

By KIRSTEN JOHNSON - Associated Press