111.   The battles in the state conventions have been as bitter in some spots as they were at the national level.

112.   The break-up in Missouri follows other state convention splits.

113.   The committee could then elect a state party chairman to serve until the state convention in June.

114.   The conflict has dominated several state GOP conventions, including the Texas Republican gathering in San Antonio last month.

115.   The Democratic Party is holding its state convention in Albany Tuesday, where Mrs. Clinton will be officially declared the candidate amid great fanfare.

116.   The delegates are selected in state convention caucuses.

117.   The East Texas county commissioner picked up two standing ovations Thursday when he was put on display for Texas Democrats gathering for their state convention.

118.   The daytime cries for social justice gave way to evening socializing as state convention delegations attended parties.

119.   The full state convention is expected to ratify the decision in November.

120.   The issue is to be decided at the state party convention on Saturday.