FBI clerk began her work in Hoover era; Worker saluted for five decades with bureau here

When Paula Hilton started with the FBI, Dwight D. Eisenhower waspresident, J. Edgar Hoover was the agency's director and her annualsalary was a whopping $2,960.

Five decades later, Hilton, 69, is still doing clerical work forthe Chicago's FBI office.

On Monday, she was recognized for her 50 years of service -- thelongest ever in Chicago. She's believed to be the second longest-serving worker nationally still employed with the FBI and the fourthlongest ever, Chicago FBI chief Robert Grant said.

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"It was really a great experience," she said. "I think you haveto like what you're doing. It's important you like who …