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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)

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)

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