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The Sacramento Bee Sunday, May 6, 1990 0 STATE NEWS Warning: Dangerous when dry Dry ground, low moisture add up to fire peril, state's foresters say By Ken Payton said, "water sources are low. The fuel is too dry, that they about equal early June 1981 when a Bee Staff Writer fire jumps too much and it might burn too in- wind-whipped wildfire raced across 23,000 acres tensely we might have to rethink our tactics." in Napa and Solano counties in only five hours. ST. HELENA It was like a summer day on The severe danger has prompted requests for The district contains 13 fire stations with the hot, dry hill overlooking the Napa Valley. extra money, Mathes said, which would allow about 145 firefighters in Colusa, Lake, Napa, SoThe temperature was nearly 90 degrees and a the forest service to open the fire season earlier lano and Yolo counties.

The only other CDF disbrisk wind blew like blazes as Dana Cole clipped and with more equipment. trict to open its season May 1 was San Benitoa sample of chemise brush. The CDF, BLM and U.S. Forest Service protect Monterey, headquartered in King City. "We call this the living green," said Cole of the about 60 million acres, or 60 percent of Califor- However, burning permits also are required Lake-Napa Ranger District of the California De- nia's lands, from fire.

now in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra counpartment of Forestry. "We want to know how In Nevada, open burning is banned across the ties. soon it will burn. The best measure is (to see) northwest part of the state and in the Sierra, Most CDF districts will have their fire seasons how much moisture it contains." where firefighters are activating summertime open by late May, spokeswoman Karen Terrill The moisture content in the Lake-Napa district crews and equipment. The May 1 start of fire said, but a number may open earlier because of was bad news just like most of California in season came six weeks earlier than normal, but the lack of moisture.

She said that firefighters this fourth year of severe water shortages. officials said the fire danger already is high and not only have to contend with the drought this Once again, people who play and work out- is likely to become extreme within the next few year, but also with dead trees killed by insects doors need to take extra care with fire and months. and dead trees and branches crushed under the firefighters need luck if lightning is not going to In the Napa-Lake CDF district, chemise, also weight of late-season snow storms, especially in set the state on fire. called chaparral, i is sampled every two weeks. Placer, Nevada and Butte counties.

"Things don't look good at all," said Pat Kid- The samples are weighed, baked overnight in an "Normally we have 15 tons of fire fuel to the der, chief of fire management for the U.S. Bu- oven and then weighed again the next day. The acre," Terrill said, "but we've got 45 to 50 tons be the worst fire season on public lands in a de- mise contained. Terrill said that because of all the dead trees, reau of Land Management, who said. this could difference in weight equals the moisture the che- per acre now because of that storm." cade.

"I'd say we're six to eight weeks below nor- broken branches and the low moisture, fires are "Moisture figures were even lower than last mal," Cole said. "It's pretty much a common expected to throw sparks farther and spread the year," Kidder said. "At the same time, we have problem all over the state this year." fire uphill onto bigger trees. new growth in some areas where the moisture "Firefighters like to control fires rather than Mathes said another ominous sign came from content so low that the least spark could set have fires control them." said Napa-Lake fire two Plumas National Forest employees who things blazing." prevention battalion chief Mike Tores. One way were fire bosses on the weeks-long forest fire On the higher elevation national forests, low is to open the fire season early, which the Napa- that ravaged Yellowstone National Park during moisture in wood and in the ground will mean Lake district did May 1.

the summer of 1988. They warned of indications larger and hotter fires in larger logs, said Matt That means 24-hour operation until further "in the bugs in the trees, the snow crush and the Mathes of the U.S. Forest Service. From the An- notice, and permits are required for all burning. low fuel moisture They think it's worse on geles to the Klamath national forests, Mathes Moisture conditions are so serious, Tores said, the Plumas now than it was in Yellowstone." DEATHS ELSEWHERE Elton Rule, architect of ABC climb to power, dies in L.A.

LOS ANGELES Elton Rule, who graduated from the ranks of local television in Los Angeles to lead ABC's transformation from industry laughingstock to the dominant network in the 1970s, died Saturday. He was 72. Mr. Rule, who was president and chief operating officer of American Broadcasting Companies from 1972 until 1983, died of cancer at his Beverly Hills home. When he took over the struggling network, it had fewer stations, fewer hit shows and fewer viewers than its older competitors, NBC and CBS.

But during Mr. Rule's tenure, ABC accomplished a remarkable ascension, passing NBC in the race for viewers to challenge perennial leader CBS, and building a management structure regarded as the most solid in the industry. "There is no parallel in the history of broadcasting," Time magazine stated in 1977, the year ABC surged to the top. "It's as if in the space of two years, Chrysler had surged past General Motors and sent Ford reeling back to Dearborn. Or as if China had discovered some mysterious 'Z' bomb and in victorious glee ordered both the White House and the Kremlin dismantled and shipped to Peking.

Mr. Rule, who had demanded and received more autonomy to run the network than any other television president, was cool even in victory, telling a Los Angeles Times interviewer as he walked along the beach at his vacation home in Malibu: "I was surprised at the degree of success, but we were always headed this way; we were always in the game." Elton Hoerl Rule grew up with broadcasting. Born in Stockton on June 13, 1917, he attended Sacramento City College, then gravitated to then 100-watt KROY radio in 1938. He later described that job as "announcer dash writer dash salesman dash producer dash director dash. On those stations, you did everything.

You went out and sold ads, came back and wrote the copy, put a L. Nicholas Ruwe Former ambassador to Iceland Los Angeles Times ROCHESTER, Minn. L. Nicholas Ruwe, a former ambassador to Iceland and consultant to the Reagan administration, died Wednesday of cancer at age 56. Appointed by President Nixon as U.S.

assistant chief of protocol, Mr. Ruwe arranged the state funerals of Presidents Eisenhower in 1969 and Truman in 1972. Mr. Ruwe directed the world tour of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Colafter they completed the first manned mission to the moon's surface in 1969. He was chief of Mr.

Nixon's staff from 1980 to 1984 in New York. He was a senior staff member and consultant to Ronald Reagan's 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns. As ambassador to Iceland from 1985 to 1989, Mr. Ruwe coordinated the 1986 summit meeting between Mr. Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

0 Protest aborts S.F. racist rally Associated Press "We took them away for their own protection," said Sgt. John HarringSAN FRANCISCO A "white ton, in charge of the contingent of power" rally ended before it began about 15 helmeted police officers Saturday when American Front who separated the opposing groups. members were hit by a barrage of Harrington said there were four arsticks, bottles and other objects rests on a variety of charges, includhurled by anti-fascists who outnum- ing one for assaulting an officer. He bered them at least 15 to 1.

said all those arrested were from the The 13 white supremacists, clad in counterprotest. gray shirts and black pants, were tak- In addition, four officers sustained en 1 away in a police van that was pelt- minor injuries, Harrington said, and ed by bottles, some breaking into at least one of the white supremacists pieces in fashionable Union Square. also was hurt. OBITUARIES Bernadene W. Zimmerman Active in Brownies, Girl Scouts A memorial service for Bernadene Ward Zimmerman, a Roseville resident who was active in the community, will be held at 10 a.m.

Monday in Lambert's Funeral Home on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. Mrs. Zimmerman died Wednesday at age 73. A native of Nebraska, Mrs. Zimmerman moved to Oakland in 1936 and then to Roseville in 1976.

She was involved in several community civic organizations and was an active Brownie and Girl Scout leader and den mother. Mrs. Zimmerman worked as a' teacher, sales clerk and election board officer. She also was a member of Roseville Presbyterian Church, Minerva Rebekah Lodge No. 72 in Roseville and Menzaleh Temple No.

16 in Sacramento. She is survived by her husband, Orvin K. Zimmerman; son, Larry of Citrus Heights; daughter, Carol Flackus of Eureka; brother, Laverne O. Ward; and seven grandchildren. Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Roseville or a charity of the donor's choice.

CA BEE CLASSIFIED 321-1234 STILWELL, BRUCE ANDRUS In Sacramento May 4, 1990. Loving husband June. Loving son of Rita. Survived by brother, Roy Stilwell, Jr. 4 nieces, 2 nephews, and 2 godchildren.

A native of Montana, aged 66 years. A resident of Sacramento for 45 years. A member of Elks Club No services will be held at the request of Mr. Stilwell. Arrangements by SACRAMENTO GARDEN CHAPEL MORTUARY.

Private inurnment at Sacramento Memorial Lawn. TERRILL, JOE MARCUS in this city May 3, 1990. Loving father of Patrick and Kevin Terrill. Loved son of Charles and Marge Terrill. Devoted brother of Charles and Jim Terrill.

Loved grandfather of Elisabeth and Sean Terrill. A veteran of the Korea and Viet Nam wars. A member of Veteran's of Foregn Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. A native of Tina, KY, aged 48 years. Friends are welcome at the A.

J. NICOLETTI FUNERAL HOME, 54th and Folsom for visitation Monday, 5-9 P.M., and are invited to attend graveside services Tuesday, 10:00 A.M., at the Sacramento Veteran's Fruitridge and 65th Streets. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Associ- ation. THAYER, JEAN SINGLE In this city May 2, 1990. Beloved sister of Robert L.

Thayer, Sr. Devoted aunt of Ranney W. Thayer and Robert L. Thayer Jr. A native of Orland, CA, aged 80 years.

A member of Daughters of the American Revolution and CoIonial Dame's Society. Private family services will be held at a later date in Philadelphia. Arrangements by CULJIS, MILLER, SKELTON HERBERGER. VOLLMER, FRED WILLIAM JR. in this Beloved city father May 2, 1990.

Wilof liam David and Richard Alan Vollmer, and Jennifer Bain. Loving son of Beatrice H. McNamer. Devoted brother of Robert C. Vollmer, Janet L.

Blaney, and NanCy A. Cortopassi. Nephew of Katherine and Ernest Vollmer, and Annie Smith. Survived by 4 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A veteran of the Korean conflict, and awarded the Purple Heart.

A native of Sacramento, aged 59 years. Friends are welcome at the A. J. NICOLETTI FUNERAL HOME, 54th and Folsom Blvd, and are invited to attend the funeral Monday at 11:00 A.M. Cremation private.

Remembrances to the American Heart Association preferred. WILCOX, La VERNE E. In Roseville May 4, 1990, aged 84 years. A resident of Roseville for 15 years. A faithful member of the Nazarene Church for many years.

Loving husband of Clara Wilcox. Loving father of Imogene Davies and Rev. Harold Wilcox. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great- great- -granddaughter. Visitation: Sunday, May 6, from noon to 9:00 P.M.

Funeral services: Monday, May 7, at 2:00 P.M. at MOUNT VERNON'S FAMILY CHAPEL, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. Interment: Mount Vernon Memorial Park. ZIM MERMAN, BERNADENE WARD In Roseville May 2, 1990. Loving wife of Orvin K.

Zimmerman of Roseville. Loving mother of Larry and wife Diane of Citrus Heights, Carol Flackus and husband Dr. William Flackus, Jr. of Eureka. Sister of LaVerne O.

Ward and wife Jo of Walnut Creek. Sister-inlaw of Dale Zimmerman and wife Mariorie of Longmont, CO. Grandmother of Todd, Pamela, and Krislyn Flackus of Eureka, Donna, Debbie, Courtney Zimmerman of Citrus Heights. neices and 2 nephews survive. She is a native of Nebraska, aged 73 years.

Friends are welcome to attend the funeral services at the LAMBERT FUNERAL HOME, 400 Douglas Blvd, Monday, May 7, at 10:00 A.M. Graveside services will follow Monday at 3:00 P.M. at the Oakmont Memorial Park Cemetery, 2099 Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA. Memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Roseville, or to a charity of their choice BAZELEY, PATRICIA ANN In Carmichael May 5, 1990. A native of Salinas, aged 53 years.

Wife of Tom Bazeley of Folsom, mother of Alice Johnson of Santa Clara and Judy Kempa of Orangevale. Daughter of Kenneth Graham of Georgetown, sister of Mary Chevalier of McCloud, grandmother of Elizabeth Johnson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MILLER FUNERAL HOME in Folsom Sunday, 1-5 P.M., and Monday after 9:00 A.M. Biblical Wake service: Monday, 7:00 P.M.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, 10:00 A.M., at St. John's Catholic Church in Folsom. Interment: Tuesday afternoon at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton. CROCKETT, ERNESTINE GLORIA In Sacramento, May 3, 1990, aged 60 years.

A resident of Sacramento. A native of Lincoln, CA. Wife of Percy Crockett. Mother of Jody Groves. Sister of Carlo Olivas, Richard Olivas, Tillie Perry, Mary Ramirez, Madeline Osuna, Vera Stephenson, Connie Dominguez, and Lupe Vigil.

2 Jarrod and Rachael Groves. Visitation will be Sunday, from 1-4 P.M. Services will be held at LASSILA'S LINCOLN FUNERAL HOME, 406 H. St. Lincoln, CA, on Monday, May 7, at 1:00 P.M.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, and left with the staff at Lassila's. FERGUSON, LILLY ELLEN In Carmichael May 4, 1990. Mother of Marilyn Sagehorn of Sacramento, and mother-in-law of David Sagehorn of Sacramento. Grandmother of Steven Sagehorn of San Diego, and Michael Sagehorn of Sacramento. Sister of Elma Borges of Rancho Murieta, Ava Draper of Modesto, Norman Lyons of Auburn, and James Lewis of Chico.

A resident of Sacramento. A member of the Women's Forum. the Rio Linda Rebekah's, and the Woodlake Garden Club. A native of California, aged 82 years. Services: Tuesday, May 8, at 10:00 A.M.

at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5757 Greenback Ln. Sacramento, CA. FRANK, ALBERT VINCENT In Roseville May 4, 1990. Loving husband of Janet Frank of Fair Oaks. Father of Lori Frank Oster of Salt Lake City, Jon Frank of Fair Oaks, and Lisa Frank of Albany, NY.

Brother of Dominic Frank of New York, Louise Palante of Massachusetts. and Flora Cavaretta of Florida. of David Frank Oster of Salt Lake City. A veteran of WWII. A native of New York, aged 67 years.

A resident of Fair Oaks for 18 years. Friends are welcome to attend the Rosary service at the LAMBERT FUNERAL HOME, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, Monday, May 7, at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be at Frankfort, NY. Memorial contributions to the Roseville Hospital Foundation. GRIFFIN, JO SUNDRA In this city May 4, 1990.

Born Nov 6, 1958. Jo Sundra Griffin, only child of Annie Griffin of Sacto Joe Griffin of Gary, leaves 3 children; Maurice, Latitia Lemell, ages 10 9, father Lonnie Lemell of Sacramento, Tara Reaves, age 2, father Tommy Reaves of Sacramento. Maternal grandmother: Clara Robertson. Aunt: Olivia Lee. Clara Lee of Sacramento.

Fraternal grandparents: Ivo Theodore Griffin of Kentwood, LA. nal grandfather: Felix Braxton of Kentwood, LA. A host of friends relatives have found peace with God she will never be forgotten by those of us who loves her, Services pending at St. John Baptist Church, 4th Streets. HANSEN, JEANNE In Sacramento May 1990.

Beloved mother of Lynn Conner of Washington, and Jaenne McCrory of Sacramento. Loving sister of Georgia Stanfill, Frankie Sears, and John Talley. Dear grandmother of 4. A native of Missouri, aged 64 years. A resident of Sacramento for 30 years.

Friends are invited to attend services at SACRAMENTO GARDEN CHAPEL MORTUARY, 3:00 P.M. Monday, May 7, 1990. HILL, VICTOR A A. A Mass of Christian Burial for Victor A. Hill, former executive officer of the State Board of Dental.

Examiners, will be said at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 8, 1990, in St. Joseph's Church, 9961 Elk Grove- Florin Elk Grove. Burial will be in East Lawn Southgate, 9198 Stockton Blvd. Mr.

Hill, executive officer for 20 years, was previously state investigator for the Contractors' License Board. He retired in 1974 and died Thursday, May 3, 1990, of congestive heart failure at the age of 77. Friends are invited to attend a Rosary Monday, May 7, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. at St. Joseph's Church in Elk Grove.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Genevieve (Jennie); son Robert A. Hill of Chicago, IL, son and daughter-in-law Dennis R. and Sandra Hill of Moraga, CA, son and daughter-in-law Arthur L. and Jennean Hill of Oregon City, OR, sisters Edith Gerry of Sacramento and Helen Anderson of Petersburg, AK. Loving grandfather of Vicki and Miranda Hill of Naperville, IL, Pamela and Douglas Hill of Moraga, Richelle Dvorak and Megen Hill of Oregon City.

uncle numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hill, a native of Oakland, CA, came to Elk Grove in 1947. He was a graduate of University High School, Oakland, and attended Merritt College, University of California, Golden Gate College and Sacramento City College. A Navy was Past Commander of Florin North Coast Post 571 American Legion.

In private life he was active in fraternal and charitable work and was past President, Elk Grove Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West; a member Elk Grove Council Knights of Columbus; past director North Coast County Water District; past neighborhood commissioner Boy Scouts of America and a member of New Helvitia Clampus Vitus. His list of dental activities was a long one and his contributions to the advancement of the dental profession were recognized by his elevation to Fellow of the International College of Dentists; Honorary Alumnus College of Physicians and Surgeons; Honorary member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Fraternity, the Medico-Dental Study Society and the San Francisco Dental Society. He was the first executive secretary of the Western Conference of Dental Examiners and Dental School Deans and was the recipient of the American College of Dentist's Certificate of Merit. The family requests that any remembrances be made to the charity of your choice. by SOUTH EAST LAWN MORTUARY.

KUBO, KAKICHI In Sacramento May 1, 1990. Beloved husband of Sumiko Kubo. Loving father of Tsutomu, Makaru, Sumio, Bob, and Maryanna Kubo. A native of Japan, aged 87 years. A resident of Sacramento 29 years.

By his request, private services were held at SACRAMENTO GARDEN CHAPEL MORTUARY Friday, 4. Crema tion: Sacramento Memorial Lawn. LAMPSHIRE, DOROTHY In Sacramento May 4, 1990. Sister of Ruth Lampshire of Sacramento and of Aio, William AZ. Lampshire Also survived by numerous cousins.

A resident of Sacramento for 49 years. A member of Chapter and a volunteer at the Methodist Hospital. Retired from the Army Corps of Engineers. A native of New Mexico, aged 68 years. Friends are invited to attend memorial services Wednesday, May 9, 1990, at Central United Methodist Church, 53rd and Streets, at 2:00 P.M.

Private inurnment will follow. Contributions may be sent to Central United Methodist Church or to a favorite charity. LEWIS, JUANITA LUCILLE LODERMEIER, ENGRACIA L. (GRACE) In this city May 4, 1990. Beloved wife of James Edward Lewis.

Loving mother of thirteen living children; Sterling Lewis of Saginaw, TX, Ed Lewis of Valley Springs, Diana Bridgeman of Beverly Key of Newark, David and Don Lewis of Valley Springs, Michael Lewis of Sacramento, Rheta Wheeler of LaGrange, Wanda O'Mara Manteca, Tim Lewis of Hayward, Kevin Lewis of Union City, Gary Lewis of Fremont, and Lisa Soares of Manteca. She was the loved grandmother of 36 grandchildren. Loved sister of one brother in Tennessee, and three sisters in California. A native of Dyersburg, TN, aged 60 years. She lived in Newark, CA, for 22 years, then retired in Sacramento in 1984.

She was a member of the Franklin Meadows Congragation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Friends are welcome for visitation at MILLER, SKELTON HERBERGER CHAPEL OF THE VALLEY, 1525 Alhambra on Monday between 4-8 P.M., and are invited to attend the funeral Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. Interment: South East Lawn Cemetery. Of North Highlands May 4, 1990. Beloved wife of Larry Lodermeier North Highlands.

Stepmother Janice M. Higdon of North Highlands, Marilyn Raszler of Reno, NV, Karen Watt Modesto, Melinda Kruger of the U.S. Army in West Germany, Joseph H. Lodermeier of Daniel Lodermeier of Carmichael, and Rory Lodermeier of Rio Linda. Grandmother of 10.

A native of the Philippines, aged 54 years. Friends call for visitation Sunday, 1-8 P.M., EAST LAWN MORTUA 5757 Greenback Lane, and are invited to attend services Tuesday, May 9, 10:00 A.M., at the Calvary Chapel. 7101 Verner Ave. Recitation of the Rosary: 7:00 P.M. Monday at the East Lawn Mortuary Interment: Cemetery.

MacLEOD, NEIL L. In Citrus Heights May 4, 1990. Beloved husband of Margaret of Citrus Heights. Loving father of Linda MacLeod of Carmichael, Robert MacLeod of Tustin, David MacLeod of Huntington Beach. Loving grandfather of Marc MacLeod of Carmichael, and Michael MacLeod of Tustin.

A resident of Citrus Heights. A member of the Carmichael Elk's S.V.E.L. A native of New Hampshire, aged 60 years. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, at May 9, EAST at 4:00 P.M. LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5757 Greenback Ln.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association. McGRIFF, JAMES S. In Fairfield, CA, May 4, 1990. Loving father of Brian J. Michael and Jamie Michelle McGriff.

Loved brother of Dennis McGriff. A native of Sacramento, aged 42 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend memorial vice Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the A. J.

NICOLETTI FUNERAL HOME, 54th and Folsom Blvd. Donations. to the James McGriff Trust Fund at Wells Fargo Bank (Kiefer Branch) preferred. MUNSTERMAN, FRANCES H. In Sacramento, May 5, 1990.

Wife of the late Francis Munsterman; loving mother of Bill, Mark, David and Paul Munsterman, Caroline Stone, Ruth Kendall, Degnan and Betty Watson; dear sister of Delores Feiling. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. A native of Starburst, MT, aged 71 years. Friends may LIND BROTHERS MORTUARY CAR. OAKS CHAPEL, 4221 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M.

and are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, May 8, 1990, at 11:30 A.M. at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 7101 Verner Avenue, Sacramento, Recitation of the Rosary: Monday at 7:00 P.M. at Lind Brothers Mortuary. Interment; Calvary tery. In Memoriam Elton Rule His climb to the top of the broadcasting ladder began in Sacramento.

show together news, interviews, music and did the announcing." After infantry service in the Pacific during World War II, during which he achieved the rank of major and earned a Purple Heart, Mr. Rule moved to Los Angeles to sell advertising for KLAC. "KLAC had a television station, Channel 13, but nobody paid any attention to it," Mr. Rule said. "I became one of the first salesmen to try and sell TV time." Actress Betty White once recalled that it was a touch-and-go operation, requiring her to stand on one foot filling air time, nervously waiting for Mr.

Rule to rush in with a client so that she could tout the client's refrigerator or other product on the air. Mr. Rule next moved to Los Angeles' KECA-TV, which became KABC, and he had his toehold on the ABC empire. He became station manager in 1960, and kept his station at the top of the Los Angeles market when NBC and CBS networks dominated television nationally. In 1968, after ABC's merger negotiations with the ITT conglomerate fell through, the entertainment company's chairman, Leonard Goldenson, called Mr.

Rule to lead his television operation out of its doldrums. "Either I make it and turn the network around or I go home to California," Mr. Rule told the Times' television critic Cecil Smith as he set off for New York. He made it, and he did not come home to California for 15 years. The climb was rapid.

1968, Mr. Rule was named president of ABC Television. In 1969 he became a group vice president of ABC Inc. In 1970 he was named to its board of di- Emily Remler Jazz guitarist NEW YORK Emily Remler, a jazz guitarist who recorded seven albums, died Thursday in Sydney, Australia, of a heart attack. She was 32.

Ms. Remler graduated from the Berklee School of Music in Boston in 1976, and went on to play with some of the world's top jazz artists, including Wynton and Ellis Marsalis, Herb Ellis and Astrud Gilberto. In 1981, she won the Golden Feather Award for jazz performance given by the Los Angeles Times. In 1985, she was named jazz guitarist of the year by downbeat magazine's Annual International Critics Poll. Frits W.

Went Plant researcher RENO Frits Warmont Went, a plant physiologist and research pioneer who established the Desert Research Institute's Biological Sciences Center in 1965, died Tuesday at the age of 86. rectors, and in 1972 he became president and chief operating officer of the entire company. Mr. Rule and his coterie of wizards, including Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling, Roone Arledge, Fred Silverman and Marty Starger, boosted ABC out of the ratings cellar with popular, if frivolous, series like "Starsky Hutch," "Love Boat," "Charlie's Angels," and "Happy Days" and sports events including "Monday Night Football" and the Olympics. But Mr.

Rule also presented miniseries and specials of a superior quality unseen before on television, which proved remarkably popular with viewers: "Roots," "Eleanor and Franklin," "Merchant of Venice," "Long Day's Journey into Night" and "Duel." He had brought the network a long way from the days when analysts said ABC would never be successful because there was not enough business for three networks, and when jokes were rampant: "Put the Vietnam War on ABC and it'll be over in 13 weeks." The network began turning a profit in 1972, and by 1977 collected more money for advertising time than the other two networks. In Mr. Rule's time, 1968-83, the television network grew from 146 affiliated stations to 214, and the radio network increased from 365 stations to 1.809. While Mr. Rule shared credit for the turnaround with those who surrounded him, most television critics, reporters and 1 industry analysts said he was primarily responsible for the dramatic shift in fortunes.

When Mr. Rule retired in 1983, Frederick Pierce, he became vice chairman of the company, second to Goldenson. Mr. Rule retired from that position in January 1984, and left ABC's board of directors in September that year. Mr.

Rule is survived by his wife, the former Betty Louise Bender whom he married in 1942, and three children, Cindy Dunne, Christie and James Rule, all of Los Angeles, and two grandchildren. Some 60 years ago, Mr. Went was among the first researchers to isolate and identify chemicals that regulate the growth of plants. Later, while working at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, he constructed the first phytotron, a fully controlled environment for plant research. Ralph L.

Ireland Pioneer in children's dentistry LINCOLN, Neb. Ralph L. Ireland, former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry and national pioneer in the care of children's teeth, died Thursday at the age of "Dr. Ireland was named chairman of the college's pedodontics department in 1940, and helped establish one of the nation's first graduate programs in pedodontics in 1950. Dr.

Ireland was president of the American Societies of Dentistry for Children, the American Academy for Pedodontics and the American Association of Dental Schools. Bee news services In Loving Memory of CURTIS JOHN WEST MORELAND Jan 31, 1970-May 7, 1988 Two years have passed. Since you've left our hearts are filled with love sentiments, our minds with vivid memories. Your caring nature, your intelligence, and the impressions you've given us are tremendous. You will nev.er be forgotten.

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