From: John A. Moody <johnamoodydc@verizon.net>

Further to my previous posting on this subject, there is something
the homeowner can do toward adding a measure of security to his tilt-
back basements windows - keeping in mind that even the best of
security measures against intruders in any situation, even including
security at Fort Knox, is to create a time delay. That the best one
can do with locks and security bars, or banks with their multi-ton,
thick vault doors, is to make the intruder spend time overcoming
obstacles preventing his entry. Security is merely time delay.

Given the alternatives, the burglar will always look for the quick
solution - perhaps the neighbors house- if you have put obstacles in
his path, all else being equal.

First security obstacle in your basement: Could not be easier or
simpler. Merely remove that inside hanging pull rod (or chain) which
releases the window to fall back. Minus any pull rod (or chain),
this immediately presents the intruder with two alternative problems
in order to gain entry: Either crawl in through the opening with
the broken glass shards where the window glass used to be, or reach
in past the broken glass shards with his arm, reaching way up to the
top where that pull rod is attached to the release latch, and try
with his fingers to pull down on that tiny release latch tab - which
in all probability is rusty and difficult for not being used in years.

Suggested further time delay: (This is truly mean.) Smear that
release tab with Vasoline (or Crisco) to make it slippery and all but
impossible to get a good grip on. (Beneficial idea in any event, to
delay further rusting in the damp Washington basement.)

His alternatively - maybe that basement further down the street -----?

JAM