李竹如像。 新华社发 在山东东营利津县委党校红色利津教育体悟中心内，有一座雕像，总能吸引参观者驻足凝视——他昂首 挺胸，紧紧攥拳，目光凝望前方。这便是利津县走出的第一位中共党员、新华社山东分社首任社长、新 闻战线抗日英烈李竹如。 李竹如把目光投向寻常的有光纸，从未有人用这种纸印报，因此敌人查禁较松。"前人没做过，我们就 闯出一条路！"李竹如与工人们并肩攻关，吃住在机器旁，反复调整机器压力与墨量，终于解决了油墨 渗透难题，让有光纸的反面也能清晰印字。 "在抗战进入更加困难的今天，记者担负着更加光荣的任务，他站在宣传战的最前线，不仅是一个宣传 家、鼓动家与社会教育家，还应是一个组织者、督促者与指导者。"1940年9月，李竹如在文章《光荣的 历史与光荣的任务》中这样写道。 1941年6月28日，新华社山东分社在临沭县（今临沂市辖县）成立，这是新华社国内分社中的第一个省 级分社，李竹如兼任分社社长。当天，分社播发了《八路军破袭 敌伪皆望风披靡》《清河区广大青年 涌上抗日哨岗》《泰山区实行统一支差办法》等6篇消息。在战事频繁、通信设施简陋、人员紧张的条 件下，新华社山东分社起到了宣传群众、鼓舞士气、打击敌人的作用。 " ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the life and contributions of Li Zhuru, the first Communist Party member from Lijin County, Shandong, who played a significant role in the anti-Japanese war through journalism and propaganda efforts [1][2][3][4][5][6] Group 1: Historical Contributions - Li Zhuru joined the Communist Party in 1927 and co-founded the "Jingjin" weekly, expressing his commitment to social improvement through journalism [2] - He actively participated in the anti-Japanese movement, leading efforts to publish newspapers that spread the message of resistance [3] - During the War of Resistance, he established the "China People’s Daily" and served as the deputy editor of "Xinhua Daily" (North China Edition), emphasizing the importance of news in mobilizing public support [3][4] Group 2: Legacy and Impact - Li Zhuru's dedication to journalism was evident as he adapted to resource shortages during wartime, innovating printing methods to ensure the continuity of news dissemination [3][4] - His martyrdom in 1942 at the age of 37 solidified his legacy as a symbol of resistance and commitment to the Communist cause [5] - The ongoing remembrance of Li Zhuru through various memorials and educational centers serves to inspire future generations to uphold the spirit of resistance and dedication to the cause [5][6]