Hi Ted,
You could try using your ripping software to rip an mp3/wav file of your DVD to then match up to the picture once in premiere.
Another good program for ripping DVDs is MPEG streamclip (
http://www.squared5.com/)but if on a mac you will need QT pro installed if on a pc then you can use Quicktime alternative (
http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/)
Both are free programs. I have had good results with these programs and often rip have to rip the video and audio separately in order to import into premiere.
Jake Williams