Willard F. Rockwell Jr., chairman of Rockwell International Corp., has a hard act to follow. His father, 85, was founder of the diversified manufacturing company (aerospace, electronics, auto parts, etc.) that is now one of the nation's largest industrial concerns, with sales that should top $3 billion this year. Like many another dutiful son, the younger Rockwell, 59, is trying to live up to Dad's expectations by marrying well. Last week he announced a deal to acquire Admiral Corp., a major producer of television sets and other appliances. It was his third...
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