Williams, Luke G., 1923-
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Williams, Luke G., 1923-
Williams, Luke G.
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Williams, Luke G., 1924-
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A Spokane native, Luke Williams has been involved in business, government, and charity. In 1946 he and his brothers formed Williams Brothers Neon in Spokane. In 1953 he and his brother, Charles, restructured and reformed that company to create American Sign & Indicator Corporation, which became the world’s largest electronic sign company. The brothers sold the firm in 1983. Luke Williams’ political and charitable interests have marked his career in public life. He has been active in the political campaigns of Lloyd Andrews, Barry Goldwater, and Ronald Regan. Williams took a vigorous interest in Expo ’74 and served as chairman for the Washington State Commission of Expo; served on the Spokane City Council, 1960-1964; founded United for Washington, a state political action committee; and served as president of the Association of Washington Industries.
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Publishers and publishing
Publishers and publishing
Auditoriums
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Businessmen
Businessmen
Political campaigns
Charities
Elections
Electric signs
Environmental protection
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Industrial organization
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Lease and rental service
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Neon signs
Newspaper publishing
Patriotic societies
Political parties
Presidents
Real estate development
Retail trade
Signs and signboards
Spokane
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