Doc Slyter, chief of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, dead at 72

Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter, known for his warm friendship, flute playing and fierce advocacy, including as head of his tribe on the southern Oregon coast, is dead at 72.Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter, known for his warm friendship, flute playing and fierce advocacy, including as head of his tribe on the southern Oregon coast, is dead at 72.