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New Orleans Waiter John Delivers Courtroom Courtesy
A New Orleans waiter named John is praised for impeccable service as a patron loses his change after a 8 cent bill. John bows and returns mock change as a tip and keeps the smile, prompting a delighted exit. Also, a New York court-m martial convicts Grover Bergdoll of desertion to five years hard labor, losing citizenship and voting rights, amid a broader push against draft dodgers.
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