Population U.S. population trend shifting - western states show biggest percentage of gain. RMN Dec. 7, 1959 p.10 c.1 Statistics showing shift in population in the west 1940-1943. Western Industry v.8 #9 Sept. 1943 P-15 A new kind of West is emerging due to population shift. Post Ja 1, 1967 p.2E 200 millionth U.S. citizen claimed by Porter Hospital birth. RMN N 21, 1967 p.1, 7