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4-G LUBBOCK AVALAIICHE-JOURNHL-SunilaY Morning. December 17. 1961 of AQUALANDIA NEW KINGDOM OFFERS FREE LAND GRANTS! INTRODUCTION On these two pages is related; and documented, one of the most exciting stories ever told. Published for the first time is an accurate account, in chronological order, of certain events which have transpired since August 10, 1961, 5. SUMMARY King Marion Sovereign of Aqualandia, newesf nation among the Nations of the World, having related ie story as here published, concluded by stating on November 27, 1961: "Up to and including this date, the Kingdom of Aqualandia, although its existence is known throughout the has met no opposition or resistance of any nature, and has every reason to believe that it will be accepted by all countries and become one of the world's important nations." "Great Progress has been made, we are now ready tor Internationa! Distribution of Land Grants.

We believe that every Nation and al! the Peoples of the Universe will Clamor for their fair and equitable share of the lands of the kingdom, in addition, we sincerely feel that each Grant holder will support our claim end pull for the ultimate success of this Great Venture. Signature "The Kingdom of Aqualandia" As Related and Documented to Marine-Land Grant Corporation The legal status of the Kingdom, as a Nation, has not been determined, nor has its rights to convey land grants and deeds been recognized. No representations are made that valid title can be conveyed. The questions raised by the of Aualandia" can only be answered by the individual readers, merit and value for Grant Deeds must be determined Signature Seal NOTICE TO ALL NATIONS Recognizing a need to notify all interested parties of the action that had been taken, the 1 I 9 countries of the world, which maintain diplomatic relations, were forwarded, by the King, the complete history o- Aqualandia; i.e., the Proclamation, Land Grant Act, and a letter setting forth his purposes and requesting the establishment of diplomatic relations. These diplomatic packets were mailed during early October.

Wrtflrj dated October 23, 1961, and nn the iianaia; i.e., he establishment of diplomatic relations. first reply from the officials of any of the Nations the World dated October 23, 1961. and from the "Legation de Monaco." The first reply and some of tne others are reproduced on the 1. BACKGROUND A certain retired an avid student nf ar.d current events, spent many hours thinking present world v-indif Thjs man long pondered the thouijht that of the ocraii lands preat controvrrsy among tho thP unrld. II- wa 5 ccxivmced that these lands and wealths should be utilized and for the benefit all mankind; but past events indicated to him that odp or tno world might e.Tploit this jfrrat Fmntirr to thf nxolusion nf many small nations wWch have finance's and scientific knouirrfjiP.

In what powiible way might those iabulcxis mineral resourcps be grven free and to ail people and. or nations of the After a great amount of to confinn to his satisfaction that the land? under the oceans were and much thought and study was made on the typ)e of olaim to fited and the of government m.ost suilai for establishing a claim. Recoenizing unmediate and universal opposition to his claim 1 filed as an individual Ameri-. Cit.zen or as a Dictatorship, and lack of COTtrol and owTjrrship if filed as a new Republic, a dension was made to rr-i'-h- lish a Kingdom. A kingdom was chocen being the most workable and ceptable form of Government to the free and equal The rece.

---following 2. PROCLAMATION Notion" Tiie by Grant. 3. "CABINET FORMED-PRIME MINISHR TO U.H," Subsequent the King Manon m.pmbi'rs. On August 22 1361, the Primp nisier spprared in at the of the Secrrfars' General, representing Public- by has been avoided until this time.

On August 19Q. letter was smt through channels to the United letter presented the New Kingdom's request for Membership, 4. mmm und-grant (As revised November 6, 1961) Having a and having hid claim unclaimed and lands, and h-'iving notii.od of afiions King Marion I This Af confirms his statrd position, snd fuliJls hi.s humanitarian df-sirf's to Ix-nr-fit mankind by Inf distribution of these and larids riat'on of Marian I. emphas! 7 the fnllowing: "The establishment a rlainiing of all the undaimrd lands of the ih 1 a large of tne ranh i and expresses the desire to fs- tablish r' with the Nations of the His Majesty takes the ion that is to make and file a claim on lands are unt lainu'd: it is legal to establish a Kingdom; that Internall.mal is primarily based upon and the by Histi He sim.ply states that he is following the the establishment of many -Nations in the of the His Miijesty cites examples to sup- fwt his clainv sui-h -'s sreking and discovering America and ciaiming America in the of llte Kingdom of The claim rviade by Coiumuis wa first prior and subsequently recognized as -id among the Uv World of 1192. August 28.

1961 jn J. trt nomf 4U ia JAui, a MU jnM Tlie Hon. Dag THE NATIO.NS I'nitrd Nations Hendquart'-rs New New York Dear Sir. the which Prime Minister Michael i' Austin, nf rf--eived v.hen he appeared in your office .:2. the Kingdom of Aqualandia is herewith present- 2 its request for membership in the United Nations.

The Kingdom of Aqualandia whose territorial domain is described in the attached Proclamation, which is a part of this cfMnmunicaton. is the largfSt Country in the world, in area. Tlie potential of await the attention of the entire world, and their future will greatly enhance the material wealth of the peoples of the world. His Royal Majesty, King Marion I of Aqualandia. is to the principle that his gos'emment should and will encourage and assist to the fullest extent of its ability, any government, scientific or comm.erclal group, or any other entity in the development of aqualandia's natural re.sources, wherever such developm.ent will, to any degree, prove beneficial to humanity in general or in part.

His Royal King Marion I of Aqualandia, is familiar w'ith the rharter of the United Nations, in and does herewith aeree that, when admiitefl as a membf'r Nation, he Kingdom of A(fualandia will abide by said Charter. Royal Majesty, King Marion I of Aqualandia, is devoted to the principle that the of the World the peoples thereof lis'e jn fjc-aw one another and shall, as head of his King- d')m, work diligently toward this rad. jt t. i'aXrfi 4 ai Mttt MfM, Afp' Mr juj 'S i 4aX ioj In the of the Kinn" tne small. whi' were to exclunon as matters prior to August 10, now dife'-tly participate in any monif receivrd from utilization of the great ndios to exi.vt on the lands of Aqualandia.

Each Nation, according to size and population, was assigned a quota of land grants to issui free King Marion. individuiii governmf'nts fjermit, His Majesty will issue grants directly to iJie citl- otherwise, the quota for a natiw will issued direcl- iy to tlx- governmeiit of the nation. 'I'iie Umd Gra.nt Act that the recipients of grantji will have an undivided panicipating interest undf-r all the Thus, the Act prwides that all grant holders will rficeivp of any monies collected by the Kingdom from all gov'emments, firms. combincR and mining and f)etit)leum companies leais- Ing the lands for of snnui'j work diligently toward this rao. fiis Mnjesfy.

King Marion I of Aqualandia, having adopted a form of govi-rnment f)atterned after that of Kngland, in lieu of a written ha.s defreed that the miwers of this gwemment shall Vx' distributed among the King, a Parliament (consisting of a Hou.s^' of Ivords and a of and a projx'r Authonty, and, with the aid of his Ohinet shall create and establish all other branches and of government nea'ssary for the proper administriftion all interna! and external affairs of the Kingdom of Aqualandia. In addition to the foregoing branches, divisions and offic('S of government, the King appoint a Prime Mini.Hfer in the Executive branch of the Government shall be suf)erseded only by the King hirn.self, or the Prince Regent when acting in the The of Aqualandia will offer to the peoples of the world an opportunity to citizens of Aqualandia, and in addition Will offer dual to who do not wish to rdin- oui.sh their existing citizenship. Inasmuch as Aqualandia is a neutral Nation, requesting dual citizenship will not l)e rcHjuired to violate their citizenship obligations to any other r-ijiintry. His Royal Majesty, King Marion I of Aqualandia, having read and approvfd the ciintents of this Document, does herewith in.stnjct i-'rime Minister Michael H. Au.stin of Aqualandia to immediately forward Drxnjment to your office.

His Royal Majesty Marion I KING 01-' Temporary Address: KI.NGDOM OF AQUAIJVNDIA Box 1292 may, Mm4, jt- Mme f-: J. XU jfofXi jXi A Jkttmy jgnX jmd- JX mXitXXlu- Xim. X. iXa Jt irtfudh lAt ftni.